Lemon Chive Butter for Dipping Seafood
Elevate your seafood experience with this quick and flavorful Lemon Chive Butter for Dipping. Crafted from silky melted unsalted butter infused with zesty lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and fresh chives, this versatile dipping sauce adds a bright, buttery finish to crab legs, lobster, shrimp, and beyond. A hint of garlic (optional), along with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, enhances the rich, tangy flavors, making it a perfect complement for all your seafood favorites. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions and ensures every bite is irresistibly indulgent. Serve this warm dipping sauce alongside your next seafood feast, and prepare to impress!
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Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 clove garlic (optional, finely minced)
Directions
Step 1
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes to ensure it melts quickly and evenly during cooking.
Step 2
Finely chop the fresh chives and mince the garlic (if using). Set both aside.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent it from browning.
Step 4
Once the butter is fully melted, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic (if using). Stir well to combine.
Step 5
Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the lemon juice integrates smoothly with the butter.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped chives, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 7
Transfer the lemon chive butter to a serving dish or ramekin. Serve warm alongside your favorite seafood dishes for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (152.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 839.1 |
| Total Fat 97.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 250.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 598.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.8g | |
| Protein 1.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 41.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 88.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories