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Servings: 1 cup

Crab Butter (Drawn Butter)

5 from 6 votes
This EASY Crab Butter is a simple drawn butter mixed with bright lemon zest and slightly spicy seafood seasoning. Perfect for dipping crab!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup clarified butter or ghee
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning like Old Bay

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, being careful to not let it boil.
  • When melted, whisk in the lemon zest and seafood seasoning.
  • Serve hot with crab.
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Nutrition

Calories: 1580kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 179g, Saturated Fat: 111g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 52g, Cholesterol: 461mg, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 7mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 0.03g, Vitamin A: 26IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 0.3mg
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab butter, drawn butter