Browned Butter For Seafood Recipe

Elevate your seafood feast with this incredibly flavorful browned butter dipping sauce! Rich, nutty, and infinitely superior to traditional drawn butter, this easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to make. Perfect for dipping breaded or non-breaded fish, shrimp, lobster, and more. Warning: Not for the calorie-conscious (but totally worth it!).

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 203.4 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Browned Butter For Seafood

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How to Make Browned Butter For Seafood

  1. About 10 minutes before serving your seafood, prepare the browned butter.
  2. In a small (6-8 inch) skillet, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Once the butter melts and begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low.
  4. Continue to stir constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or spoon. The butter will foam, then the milk solids will begin to brown and settle to the bottom, creating a nutty aroma. This takes about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Once the butter is a deep amber color and has a fragrant, nutty aroma (be careful not to burn it!), immediately remove from heat.
  6. Pour the browned butter into a small warmed butter warmer or serving dish and serve immediately alongside your favorite seafood.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

72g

Carbs

0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Browned Butter For Seafood?

Browned Butter For Seafood takes about 12 minutes from start to finish — roughly 2 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Browned Butter For Seafood?

Browned Butter For Seafood has approximately 203.4 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Browned Butter For Seafood?

The key ingredients for Browned Butter For Seafood are Butter, Seafood. See the full list with measurements above.

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