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Lemon Chive Butter For Dipping Seafood Recipe

Elevate your seafood experience with this incredibly easy Lemon Chive Butter! Perfect for dipping shrimp, lobster, drizzling over salmon steaks, or adding a burst of fresh flavor to any fish. This bright and zesty butter is ready in minutes and will become your new go-to for seafood feasts.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1225.6 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Lemon Chive Butter For Dipping Seafood

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How to Make Lemon Chive Butter For Dipping Seafood

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a small, heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent browning.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat as soon as the butter is completely melted.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh chives and the zest of 1 lemon. Taste and adjust lemon zest to your preference.
  4. Keep the lemon chive butter warm until serving. Transfer to small, individual serving bowls for an elegant presentation.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

437g

Carbs

0g

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