drawn butter
Americannoun
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melted butter, clarified and often seasoned with herbs or lemon juice.
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a sauce of melted butter, flour, vegetable or fish stock, and lemon juice.
noun
Etymology
Origin of drawn butter
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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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
The honored guest is put up beside the chairman, with his mouth propped open for the taffy, and before the end he is streaming drawn butter from every limb.
From Imaginary Interviews by Howells, William Dean
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