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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes to ensure it melts quickly and evenly during cooking.
Finely chop the fresh chives and mince the garlic (if using). Set both aside.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent it from browning.
Once the butter is fully melted, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic (if using). Stir well to combine.
Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the lemon juice integrates smoothly with the butter.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped chives, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Transfer the lemon chive butter to a serving dish or ramekin. Serve warm alongside your favorite seafood dishes for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 599 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 88 mg | 2% | |
*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.
