Best 3 Healthy Lobstershellfish Dipping Sauce Recipes
Seafood aficionados, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this culinary journey of crafting the ultimate healthy lobster shellfish dipping sauce. In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a delectable adventure, discovering the art of blending flavors to create a symphony of taste that will elevate your seafood experience to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary exploration, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to concoct a dipping sauce that perfectly complements the delicate flavors of lobster and other shellfish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LOBSTER DIPPING SAUCE
Butter, lemon and garlic combine to create a buttery concoction for dipping steamed, grilled, (or however you prepare it) lobster.
Provided by johnd
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining butter and reduce heat to low. Stir to melt the butter, then mix in the lemon juice, pepper and cilantro. Let it steep over low heat for about 10 minutes. Strain before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 164.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
HEALTHY LOBSTER/SHELLFISH DIPPING SAUCE
While I love the buttery variant, this one lets me feel like my arteries will live to see another day. While on the face of it, this may look very tart, there is neither cream nor butter to "cling" to the lobster or clams.
Provided by Diann is Cooking
Categories Low Protein
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make in advance by mixing all ingredients together. If you wish to cut the sourness, add a little water if necessary.
- Steam your lobster or clams as per usual, serve still in the shells, allow guests to pick their lobster/clam meat, and dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4.9, Sodium 1.1, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.1
BUTTERY LOBSTER/SHELLFISH DIPPING SAUCE
Although I've switched to the Healthy one, this one lives on in my memory of great taste... Prep time is about ten minutes total pulling things together and cooking.
Provided by Diann is Cooking
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Time your cooking of this to work with your lobster or clams that you are steaming. Both should arrive at the table at the same time.
- Once the butter is melted in a small skillet (low-medium heat), add the garlic, and mix.
- Add the hot red pepper sauce, being sure to blend immediately with a spatula, otherwise some brands will just remain little lumps in your skillet.
- Reduce to low heat.
- Just prior to removing from the heat, add the lemon juice, and mix with spatula. (If the skillet is too hot, there may be some splattering).
- Serve the lobster and/or clams then bring the butter to the table, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 136.7, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.3
Tips:
- Use fresh and high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your dipping sauce will taste. This is especially true for the lobster and shellfish.
- Don't overcook the lobster and shellfish: Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is opaque and tender.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add flavor and depth to your dipping sauce. Experiment with different combinations to find a flavor that you like.
- Adjust the ingredients to your taste: The recipes in this article are just a starting point. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your own taste preferences.
- Serve the dipping sauce immediately: Dipping sauce is best when it is fresh. Serve it immediately after it is made.
Conclusion:
A delicious and versatile dipping sauce can elevate any seafood dish. The recipes in this article provide a variety of options to choose from, so you can find the perfect sauce to complement your favorite seafood dishes. Whether you are looking for a classic cocktail sauce, a creamy tartar sauce, or a spicy remoulade, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love. So next time you are serving seafood, don't forget to make a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.
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