Drawn Butter
Elevate your culinary creations with this simple yet luxurious recipe for Drawn Butter, a rich clarified butter perfect for dipping or drizzling. With just one ingredient—unsalted butter—and a few easy steps, you’ll transform ordinary butter into a golden, silky masterpiece. This recipe focuses on gently separating the milk solids to create a smooth, nutty-flavored butter ideal for serving with fresh seafood, steamed vegetables, or warm bread. Ready in just 15 minutes, this timeless technique not only enhances flavor but also extends the butter's shelf life for up to two weeks. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or savoring a quiet meal at home, Drawn Butter lends a touch of elegance to any dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
Instructions
Cut the unsalted butter into small, even-sized cubes to ensure it melts evenly.
Place a small saucepan over low heat and add the butter cubes.
Allow the butter to melt slowly without stirring. As it melts, you will notice the butter separating into three layers: foam on the top, clarified golden butter in the middle, and milk solids settling at the bottom.
Using a spoon or small ladle, carefully skim off the white foam from the top and discard it.
Once the foam is removed, let the butter continue to cook gently for 5 more minutes. This will allow the milk solids to sink completely to the bottom and enhance the nutty aroma of the clarified butter.
Line a fine mesh sieve with a piece of cheesecloth and place it over a heatproof bowl or jar.
Slowly and carefully pour the clarified butter through the lined sieve, making sure to leave the milk solids behind in the saucepan.
Allow the drawn butter to cool slightly before serving. Use immediately as a dipping sauce or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.6 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.5 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 49 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
