Tarragon Garlic Butter to Dip Your Crab Leg Meat
Elevate your seafood experience with this luxurious Tarragon Garlic Butter, a perfect companion for succulent crab leg meat. This quick and easy recipe features rich, velvety unsalted butter infused with the savory aroma of freshly minced garlic and the unique, slightly sweet notes of chopped tarragon. A splash of fresh lemon juice adds a tangy brightness, beautifully balancing the buttery richness, while sea salt and black pepper bring subtle depth. For those who enjoy a touch of heat, a dash of cayenne pepper can be added to spice things up. Ready in just 10 minutes, this warm, herbaceous dipping sauce is the ultimate indulgence to complement and enhance the delicate flavor of crab legs. Perfect for elegant dinners or a special seafood feast, this tarragon garlic butter will transport your taste buds to gourmet heaven!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh tarragon leaves (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Add the unsalted butter to a small saucepan and melt it over low heat. Be careful not to let the butter brown.
Once the butter is melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Add the chopped tarragon leaves, stirring to combine, and cook for another minute to infuse the butter with the herb's flavor.
Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper if a touch of heat is desired.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the tarragon garlic butter to a small serving dish.
Serve warm alongside cooked crab legs, ensuring each dip is rich with flavor. Stir occasionally to keep the ingredients well mixed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.1 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1182 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 95 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.
