drawn butter

American  

noun

1. melted butter, clarified and often seasoned with herbs or lemon juice.

2. a sauce of melted butter, flour, vegetable or fish stock, and lemon juice.

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drawn butter British  

noun

1. melted butter often with seasonings

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Etymology

Origin of drawn butter

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

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drawn butter

King crab is served chilled with drawn butter and is cracked tableside.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 21, 2022

This model also includes an additional 16-ounce "Little Dipper warmer" perfect for ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, or drawn butter to serve alongside your favorite slow cooker dish.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2021

Steamed lobsters are cooked to perfection, served with drawn butter and a choice of side.

From New York Times ● Aug. 8, 2015

The food signatures are whole lobster tails with drawn butter, the caviar station, and the raw bar with fresh shucked oysters.

From Forbes ● Sep. 8, 2014

Boiled fish, should be served up with drawn butter, or liver sauce.

From The New England Cook Book, or Young Housekeeper's Guide Being a Collection of the Most Valuable Receipts; Embracing all the Various Branches of Cookery, and Written in a Minute and Methodical Manner by Anonymous