Garlicky Lemon-Paprika Seafood Basting Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
3 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon, zest of
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
1 dash hot sauce (optional)

Preparation

Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat.
Add all other ingredients, stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat.
Brush on seafood while grilling or broiling, pour over steamed shellfish, or use as a dipping sauce.