lemon butter

Tangy fish topping

Lemon butter is a rich sauce or spread made by combining butter with lemon juice and often egg yolks, creating a smooth, tangy mixture.

In American cooking, it typically refers to a simple melted butter with lemon, served over fish or vegetables.

In British and Australian usage, lemon butter (or lemon curd) is a sweet, creamy preserve used on toast or in pastries: She spread lemon butter on her scone.

Related
  • citrusAcidic fruits with segments
  • zestKeen enjoyment or peel
  • tangySharp and lively-tasting
  • curdCoagulated milk solids
  • sauceLiquid food accompaniment

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Heated fat, now liquid

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G