Drawn Butter with Herbs
Clarified butter infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs. The ultimate dipping partner for lobster and crab.
Professional pilot & seafood enthusiast
The Story
“Drawn butter is just clarified butter — the milk solids settle out and you're left with pure, golden, liquid flavor.”
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 strip lemon zest
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
Melt butter slowly over low heat. Don't stir — let it separate naturally.
Skim off the white foam that rises to the top.
Carefully pour the clear golden butter into a warm serving bowl, leaving the milky solids behind.
Add the garlic, lemon zest, and thyme. Let steep 2 minutes, then remove.
Finish with a pinch of flaky salt. Serve warm.
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