Best 5 Citrus Butter Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our curated collection of citrus butter sauce recipes. From the classic and versatile lemon butter sauce to the zesty orange butter sauce and the vibrant grapefruit butter sauce, each recipe is a culinary masterpiece waiting to be savored. Experience the tangy brightness of citrus combined with the richness of butter, creating a luscious sauce that elevates any dish to new heights. Whether you're looking to enhance seafood, chicken, or vegetables, our citrus butter sauce recipes offer a delightful burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step guidance, these recipes are perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where citrus and butter intertwine to create a symphony of flavors.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUS BUTTER SAUCE



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Another recipe I found at Bahama Breeze's Restaurant site. Posting for ZWT Caribbean region, which is served with their Breeze Wood Grilled Chicken Breast as well as seafood entrees. Sounds delicious!!

Provided by diner524

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup orange juice, Fresh squeezed
6 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, I don't use it)
salt
white pepper

Steps:

  • Add the oil in a heated small sauce pan. Add the shallots and sauté for one minute.
  • Add the Orange juice and white wine and reduce by ¾.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the butter cubes one at a time while whisking the sauce to evenly incorporate the butter; do not allow the sauce to boil as it will break.
  • Add the sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Stir to combine then strain the sauce through fine mesh strainer.
  • Serve hot and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 154.2, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6, Protein 0.5

GREEN BEANS WITH CITRUS BUTTER SAUCE



Green Beans with Citrus Butter Sauce image

Categories     Bean     Vegetable     Low/No Sugar     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

Steps:

  • Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add orange peel, lemon peel, and garlic and stir 1 minute. Add broth and simmer 1 minute. Add butter and beans. Toss until beans are heated through and sauce coats beans, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

BUTTER POACHED LOBSTER TAIL WITH A LOBSTER CLAW CAKE IN A CITRUS BUTTER SAUCE



Butter Poached Lobster Tail with a Lobster Claw Cake in a Citrus Butter Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

4 (1 1/2 pound) Maine lobsters
2 ounces grape seed oil
2 leeks, cleaned and julienned
1 cup chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3 whole eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon minced parsley
3 pounds butter, melted
2-ounce petite sorrel, cleaned
Citrus Butter Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 pound butter, large diced
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 orange, juiced
1/2 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Split lobsters, reserve tails, and season. Steam claws and shock in an ice bath. Clean claw meat to be free of all shell and shell fragments, chop, and reserve for the pancake mix.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a saute pan, heat oil to smoking hot, saute leeks until translucent. Add chicken stock, and reduce liquid until nearly dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and sugar. In a separate bowl, beat eggs slightly, add melted butter, and buttermilk. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture, and fold together, adding half-and-half to make it a pancake batter consistency. Add shallot, chives, and parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Be careful not to overwork the batter.
  • Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Set ring molds in the pan and spray well with nonstick spray. With a small ladle, add approximately 1 ounce of the batter in the bottom of the ring molds. Place the braised leeks and some of the chopped lobster on top of the batter, and add more batter on top of the lobster. When browned on the bottom, carefully invert the pancake, to brown the top. Cook for about 1 minute, and then place in the oven until the center is done. Test doneness by placing a toothpick into the center of the cake. It should be dry when removed.
  • In a saute pan, add 3 pounds melted butter and on a low-medium flame heat the split tails flesh side down until flesh cooks enough to become firm. Turn tails over so that the shell side is down to finish cooking (remember not to cook too high of a heat so that milk solids in the butter evaporates too quickly-otherwise you "fry" the lobster tail rather than poaching it).
  • Place sauce in middle of plate. Place lobster pancake in the pool of sauce. Wrap the 2 cooked lobster tail halves around themselves to hold each other in place on top of pancake. Garnish with petite sorrel.
  • In a saute pan reduce white wine and shallots until nearly dry. Add heavy cream and reduce to a thick consistency. Slowly add butter whisking continuously on medium heat. Do not bring to a boil. Add juices and season with salt and pepper. Strain.

GREEN BEANS IN CITRUS BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Green Beans in Citrus Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook beans in boiling water until tender.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat and add garlic, grated orange and lemon rinds.
  • Stir for 1 minute.
  • Add broth and simmer for 1 minute more.
  • Add butter and beans and cook until heated through and sauce coats the beans.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

GLAZED SHRIMP WITH CITRUS RUM BUTTER SAUCE



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This recipe actually was created by an accident. I thought I grabbed the honey but I grabbed the bottle of movie theater popcorn butter but it made it taste fantastic.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice divided
1/2 c honey
1/4 c movie theater popcorn butter
1/2 c fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 c rum
3 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp fresh ginger minced
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp cilantro chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp. lime juice and set aside.
  • 2. Heat honey, orange juice, remaining lime juice, rum, butter,garlic, and ginger over high heat until boiling. Add cornstarch mixture and let it thicken. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top. Arrange shrimp on rack and brush with sauce. Broil until opaque. Turn shrimp and brush with sauce. Broil until lightly browned. Top with cilantro and serve with remaining sauce as dip.

Tips:

  • Use fresh citrus fruits. Fresh citrus fruits will give your sauce the best flavor. If you can, use organic citrus fruits to avoid any pesticides or chemicals.
  • Zest your citrus fruits before juicing them. The zest of citrus fruits contains a lot of flavor, so be sure to zest them before you juice them. You can use a microplane grater or a vegetable peeler to zest your citrus fruits.
  • Use unsalted butter. Unsalted butter is the best choice for making citrus butter sauce because it allows you to control the amount of salt in the sauce. If you use salted butter, be sure to taste the sauce before serving and adjust the salt level accordingly.
  • Cook the sauce over low heat. Citrus butter sauce should be cooked over low heat to prevent the butter from burning. Cook the sauce until it has thickened and is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve the sauce immediately. Citrus butter sauce is best served immediately. It can be served over chicken, fish, pork, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Citrus butter sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be ready in just a few minutes. The next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your food, try making citrus butter sauce. You won't be disappointed!

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