Ever wonder how to make drawn butter? This homemade drawn butter recipe makes the easiest and most delicious dip for crab or lobster tails. All you need is 1 ingredient: unsalted butter!
Once melted, you should notice a foamy white layer on top of the butter mixture. This is the butter's milk solids. Use a heat-proof spoonto skim off and discard the foam.
When most of the foam has been removed, turn off the heat and remove the saucepan away from hot burner. At this point, the butter left over in the pan should look golden and not foamy - this is the butterfat.
Line a wire mesh strainerwith cheesecloth, or a large coffee filter. Place the strainer over a large bowl. Carefully pour the butterfat through the strainer. You might discover more milk solids as you get to the bottom of the butter mixture. Leave the milk solids in the pan and don't pour it through the strainer.
Pour the drawn butter (aka clarified butter) into an air-tight jar to use for later, or pour into a dipping bowl if serving immediately. Just before serving, squeeze some lemon juice and pair with freshly steamed seafood (especially crabs and lobster tail!)