Lemon Chive Butter For Dipping Seafood Recipes

LEMON AIOLI

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, chives, garlic, dry mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until smooth.

JUMBO SHRIMP WITH CHIVE BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Place mustard in a bowl, whisk in lemon juice, then melted butter. Add chopped chives and jalapeno. Season with pepper.
• Arrange shrimp cut side up, on broiler pan. Brush with some butter mixture. Broil until cooked through 4 minutes.
• Serve, garnishing with whole chives if using and pass remaining butter for dipping.

LEMON AND GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, add a small drop of olive oil and the minced garlic (and shallots if using). Cook on a low heat until soft. Then add the white wine, increase the heat to medium and let it cook for about 4 minutes until reduced by approximately 1/3 .
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, stir to combine, then add the cream. Return the pan to the heat and stir until it begins to bubble. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice and dill. Stir, taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to taste.

LEMON CHIVE BUTTER (FOR DIPPING SEAFOOD)

Steps:

• In a small, heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter; remove from heat.
• Stir in chives (or parsley) and lemon peel.
• Keep warm until serving in small, individual serving bowls.