Best 9 Lime Butter Sauce Recipes

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A lime butter sauce is a delightful addition to many dishes, offering a vibrant citrusy flavor that elevates the overall taste experience. Whether you are looking for a zesty topping for grilled fish, a tangy glaze for roasted vegetables, or a luscious dip for your favorite appetizers, understanding how to make a lime butter sauce is a culinary skill that will serve you well. With just a few basic ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a savory sauce that will add a burst of flavor to your meals. In this article, we will guide you through the process of making a lime butter sauce, providing tips and tricks to ensure that you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures. So, prepare your taste buds for a delightful journey as we delve into the art of crafting a delicious lime butter sauce.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SALMON WITH LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Fish     Quick & Easy     Lime     Salmon     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 (6-oz) pieces center-cut salmon fillet (about 1 inch thick) with skin
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lime zest
6 tablespoons lime butter sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
  • Season salmon all over with salt and pepper, then grill, flesh sides down, on lightly oiled grill rack (covered only if using gas grill) 4 minutes. Turn fillets over and grill (covered only if using gas grill) until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes more. Sprinkle fillets with zest and top each with 1 tablespoon lime butter sauce.

LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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It takes only 5 minutes to make this fantastic sauce. Once you see how versatile it is - it works perfectly with the grilled salmon and the grilled corn - you'll want to make it for a whole host of your summer favorites.

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Blender     Dairy     Garlic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lime     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.

FLORIDA GROUPER WITH CUCUMBER SLAW AND KEY LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

Cucumber Slaw:
1 cup julienned cucumber
1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
1/2 cup julienned carrot
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Key Lime Butter Sauce:
6 ounces white wine
2 shallots, minced
2 bay leaves
4 cups heavy cream
Zest and juice of 2 Key limes
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
For the Grouper:
Four 7-ounce fresh skinless grouper filets
2 ounces blended oil (half olive oil, half vegetable oil)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the slaw: Toss together the cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, rice vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the key lime butter sauce: Bring the wine, shallots and bay leaves to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Once boiling, add the heavy cream and lime zest and juice. Bring back to a boil and cook until reduced by half. Mix the cornstarch and water together and slowly whisk into the reduced cream.
  • Once the mixture thickens turn the heat to low and add the butter a little at a time, whisking each time until fully incorporated. Run through a fine strainer and keep warm until serving.
  • For the grouper: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke. Season the grouper filets with salt and pepper, put in the skillet top-side down and cook until the flesh begins to crisp, about 2 minutes. Do not flip; transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the grouper flakes easily, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • To serve, spoon some Key Lime Butter Sauce on each of 4 plates and top with a grouper filet browned-side up. Top each filet with some Cucumber Slaw and serve.

KEY LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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This is not a beurre blanc as there is no cream in a beurre blanc. It is a delicious butter sauce though! I serve it with seared scallops, spinach, jasmine rice, also a red pepper sauce.

Provided by Lil Leasa

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 large shallots, very finely chopped
1/2 cup key lime juice (I use Nellie & Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice)
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4-1 cup unsalted butter
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Reduce the vinegar, wine, keylime juice, shallots, salt and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat until the liquid is nearly evaporated.
  • Add the heavy cream and reduce by half.
  • Cool the mixture to 140°F.
  • Place the saucepan with the reduced mixture over extremely low heat and whisk in the butter tablespoon by tablespoon, whisking vigorously the entire time.
  • Strain the sauce.
  • Keep warm until ready to serve - do not allow the sauce to boil or it will separate.

TUNA WITH WASABI LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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I have been making this recipe for years. It was actually one of the first things I ever learned to cook. Remains a staple in my cookbook.

Provided by Valerie in Florida

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tuna steaks (1-inch thick)
vegetable oil, for brushing tuna
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
3 scallions, sliced thin
1 teaspoon minced fresh coriander (I use dry)
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons wasabi paste
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Arrange tuna steaks in one layer in a shallow dish and lightly brush both sides with oil.
  • Spread peppercorns and dill evenly on both sides of tuna and marinate 20 minutes.
  • Grill tuna on a oiled rack set about 5-6 inches over glowing coals. 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare fish. (Alternatively, grill tuna in a preheated oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan).
  • Make sauce while tuna marinates:.
  • In a heavy saucepan combine scallions, coriander, lime juice, soy sauce and wasabi paste and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, lifting pan from heat occasionally to cool mixture and adding each new piece before previous one has melted completely. (Do not allow sauce to simmer. Sauce should not get hot enough to seperate).
  • This dish goes well served with garlic mashed potatoes and french green beans.

LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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This versatile 5 minutes sauce will be wonderful on salmon, grilled corn or a host of ways your imagination will come up with. You can make it a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator, stir before using. From Gourmet Magazine

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Lime

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
  • With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
  • Makes 3/4 cup.

GRILLED STURGEON WITH LIME CILANTRO BUTTER SAUCE



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Categories     Fish

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 lbs wild sturgeon
1 tsp salt
1 tbs olive oil
2 tbs spicy coriander seasoning
Lime cilantro butter sauce
Spicy Coriander Seasoning
3 tbs coriander seeds, whole
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground white pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbs dry oregano
1 tbs dry thyme
1 tbs salt
Lime cilantro butter sauce
½ cup white wine
1 medium sized shallot
4 garlic cloves
Juice from 2 limes
2 tbs lime zest
½ cup heavy cream
2 Serrano peppers
1 4 oz stick unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into 8 pieces
1 bunch of cilantro
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Lime cilantro butter sauce 1. Combine the shallot and garlic cloves in a mini food processor and pulse until well minced. 2. Bring the white wine to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat and reduce to half the amount. 3. Add the minced shallots and garlic, the lime juice, lime zest and cream to the reduced wine. 4. Continue cooking until reduced by half again, about 10 minutes, and remove from the heat. 5. Blend the warm sauce mix with the Serrano peppers; include the seeds and membranes if you want it extra spicy. 6. Add the butter, piece by piece, and blend well. 7. Add the cilantro and blend until completely minced. 1. Place the sturgeon and the salt in a bowl and cover with water, let sit for about 10 minutes and rinse. 2. Rub the olive oil and spicy coriander seasoning all over the fish and let marinate in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. 3. Pre-heat oven to 400 F (skip if only grilling) 4. Heat the grill and place the sturgeon on the grill, grill for about 5 minutes per side. 5. Transfer to oven safe dish and bake for about 15-20 minutes. 6. Serve immediately with lime cilantro butter sauce.

GRILLED SALMON WITH LIME BUTTER SAUCE



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From the back of the salmon package. Lime and butter beautifully highlight the flavor of grilled salmon. This sauce takes just 5 minutes to make and can be made a day ahead and chilled.

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 salmon fillets
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice, fresh
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest, finely grated
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a blender, puree the garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper until smooth. Add melted butter and blend another 30 seconds. Season salmon fillets all over with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat on lightly oiled grill rack 4 to 6 minutes (cover if using gas grill.) I used the Flavorwave Oven. Turn fillets over and grill until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes more. Sprinkle fillets with lime zest and cilantro and then top with the lime butter sauce.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH LIME, DILL, BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken Breasts With Lime, Dill, Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Heather N.

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup salted butter
4 tablespoons lime juice (the store-bought kind)
3 -4 limes
3 tablespoons dill weed
1 teaspoon minced garlic (to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper chicken breasts, and sprinkle both sides with a little dill weed.
  • Heat large skillet on medium heat.
  • Melt 1/2 stick of butter in skillet, garlic, salt & pepper, 1T of dill weed, 2T lime juice and the juice of 1.5-2 limes.
  • Add chicken breasts, over medium heat cook approximately 6-8 minutes per side or until done.
  • In seperate smaller skillet combine the other 1/2 stick of butter, 1.5T dillweed, 2T lime juice and juice of 1.5 lime (save at least 1/2 of a lime for garnish). Heat over low heat until combined and melted.
  • Pour sauce from second skillet over plated chicken breasts.
  • Garnish with lime slices. Slice off a thin circle of lime. Cut 1/2 down center and then pull ends in opposite directions to create a spiral like shape.
  • I serve this dish with rice or parmesan angel hair pasta and a vegetable.

Tips:

  • To make the lime butter sauce, you will need fresh limes, unsalted butter, shallots, white wine, chicken or vegetable broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to cook the sauce. This will help to prevent the butter from burning.
  • Cook the shallots in the butter over medium heat until they are softened and translucent. This will take about 5 minutes.
  • Add the white wine and chicken or vegetable broth to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.
  • Stir in the butter, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the lime butter sauce immediately over grilled fish, chicken, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Lime butter sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a tangy sauce for grilled fish or a creamy sauce for chicken or vegetables, lime butter sauce is sure to please.

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