Sauce / Fat | Vegetarian Gluten Free

Lemon Butter

Citrus limon Allergens: Dairy
Lemon Butter

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rutaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Western / French
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Butter,Lemon Juice,Lemon Zest

¿Qué es Lemon Butter?

A compound butter or sauce made by emulsifying butter with fresh lemon juice and zest, used to enhance savory dishes.

¿A qué sabe Lemon Butter?

Lemon Butter tiene un sabor rich,buttery,tangy,bright citrus,slightly salty con aromas zesty lemon,creamy butter.

Taste
Rich,Buttery,Tangy,Bright Citrus,Slightly Salty
Texture
Smooth,Creamy,Emulsified,Melt-in-mouth
Aroma
Zesty Lemon,Creamy Butter
Acidity
Medium-High

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 15g (1 tbsp)
Calories700 kcal
Total Fat80g
Saturated Fat50g
Trans Fat3g
Cholesterol200mg
Protein1g
Total Carbohydrate2g
Dietary Fiber0g
Total Sugars0.5g
Calcium20mg
Iron0.1mg
Potassium25mg

El Secreto del Chef

To prevent splitting, slowly whisk cold butter cubes into hot lemon juice over very low heat to create a stable emulsion.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Lemon Butter

El mejor sustituto para Lemon Butter es Clarified Butter (Ghee), usado en una proporción de 1:1. Offers richness and a higher smoke point, but lacks the fresh lemon kick.

Sustitutos para Lemon Butter con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Clarified Butter (Ghee) Mejor 1:1 Offers richness and a higher smoke point, but lacks the fresh lemon kick.
Olive Oil & Lemon 1:1 For a dairy-free and lighter alternative, good for drizzling.
Beurre Blanc 1:1 A classic French emulsified butter sauce, more complex but similar use.
Mayonnaise (Lemon) 1:1 Emulsified sauce with a creamy texture and tang, good for spreads, not cooking.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Lemon Butter

  1. Best made fresh with high-quality butter and fresh lemons for optimal flavor.
  2. Unsalted butter allows control of seasoning.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Lemon Butter?

  • Fish
  • Seafood
  • Chicken
  • Asparagus
  • Pasta
  • Steamed vegetables
  • Sourdough bread.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Lemon Butter?

Rich,Buttery,Tangy,Bright Citrus,Slightly Salty Zesty Lemon,Creamy Butter

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Lemon Butter?

El mejor sustituto es Clarified Butter (Ghee) (1:1). Offers richness and a higher smoke point, but lacks the fresh lemon kick.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Lemon Butter?

Best made fresh with high-quality butter and fresh lemons for optimal flavor. Unsalted butter allows control of seasoning.

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