Hook and Reel Sauce Recipe

Today we will be showing you how to make a recipe I truly love and goes well with so many different seafood dishes. If you have tried the Hook and Reel Sauce with lobster, crab, or shrimp you would know that it tastes amazing and it adds a spice and kick to it. I have personally used this sauce as a marinade and fried seafood in it which works really well.

I have personally tried this sauce myself and I couldn’t recommend it anymore, it does save seafood especially when it has been overcooked. This sauce adds a lot of flavors from sweet, tangy, and spicy to any seafood dish you dip in it.

This dish is super easy to make and it will take you 10 minutes to prepare. We suggest cooking in bulk just so you store the yummy sauce in the fridge and have it for another time.

Why you should try this Hook and Reel Sauce?

If you love seafood then you have to try out this sauce, as it adds a blend of savory, tangy, and spicy notes to your dishes which enhances the flavors. It also pairs well with many different dishes and if you are brave enough you can even dip some of your favourite meat-based dishes in it.

Also as mentioned this sauce can be used as a dipping sauce or marinade so feel free to play around with the sauce especially if you want to turn bland meals into something more tasteful.

It’s also a very convenient sauce that is quick to make and prepare.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 1/2 teaspoon of chilli flakes

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Small mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Saucepan
• Wooden spoon or spatula

How to Make Hook and Reel Sauce Recipe?

Step 1:

First, you need to mix the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, Sriracha sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.

Step 2:

Then, we heat sesame oil in a pan and cook the scallions until they start browning a little.

Step 3:

After that, we pour the mixed sauce into the pan and let it cook for a few minutes.

Step 4:

When it’s done cooking, you can sprinkle some sesame seeds on top, but this is optional.

Tips

• Make sure to taste the sauce as you go and change the ingredients to achieve the right balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy flavors.
• If you prefer the sauce less spicy, reduce the amount of Sriracha sauce or get rid of it altogether. If you are daring and love extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
• For authentic flavor, try to use fresh garlic, ginger, and scallions. If you can avoid using pre-packaged minced garlic or ginger paste, as they do not have the same taste as fresh ingredients.
• The sauces are great to be cooked in batches and stored in the fridge, so make sure to do that.

What to pair with Hook and Reel Sauce?

You can easily pair Hook and Reel Sauce with many different seafood dishes. Personally I have paired it with Shrimp Scampi Fritta and it goes down very well.

Many people usually would have this dish with Steamed lobster tails as it goes well together.

You also may be in the mood for a light snack with a crisp drink and I can only recommend having this with Nobu Lychee Martini as it will be a perfect complement to your seafood feast.

FAQ

Can I adjust the spiciness of the sauce?

Of course, feel free to adjust the amount of Sriracha sauce according to what you can handle. If you want it more spicy feel free to add more chilli flakes.

Can I make this sauce in advance?

You can prepare this sauce in advance and store it in the fridge so you can use it anytime. Remember to heat the sauce when ready, as it’s best to serve warm.

Is this sauce suitable for vegetarians?

This recipe does contain soy sauce which is soybeans and wheat, but you can substitute for other vegetarian alternatives such as tamari which works well.

Conclusion

Now you know how to make this amazing Hook and Reel Sauce Recipe, make sure you whip it up to elevate your seafood dishes and make them taste amazing.

Be sure to make it and impress your friends and family with this tasty recipe.

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Hook and Reel Sauce Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Calories

80

kcal

Total time

15

minutes

This homemade version of the Hook and Reel Sauce Recipe tastes amazing and goes well with lobster, crab, and seafood dishes. Learn how to make this simple dish.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions

• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

• 1/2 teaspoon of chilli flakes

Directions

• First, you need to mix the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, Sriracha sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
• Then, we heat sesame oil in a pan and cook the scallions until they start browning a little.
• After that, we pour the mixed sauce into the pan and let it cook for a few minutes.
• When it's done cooking, you can sprinkle some sesame seeds on top, but this is optional.

Notes

• Make sure to taste the sauce as you go and change the ingredients to achieve the right balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy flavors.
• If you prefer the sauce less spicy, reduce the amount of Sriracha sauce or get rid of it altogether. If you are daring and love extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
• For authentic flavor, try to use fresh garlic, ginger, and scallions. If you can avoid using pre-packaged minced garlic or ginger paste, as they do not have the same taste as fresh ingredients.
• The sauces are great to be cooked in batches and stored in the fridge, so make sure to do that.