Need a substitute for garlic butter

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

My first day of soft foods is Labor Day and since they usually have snow crabs on sale I was thinking that would be a tasty choice for my first soft food. I just want to steer clear of the garlic butter. I tried googling for lighter ideas to dip it in but didn’t have any luck. I was thinking I could make it with I can’t believe it’s not butter light but I used to have a recipe. I’m pretty sure it had sautéed onions and it used broth. It wasn’t bad, I wish I had saved it. Anyways, anyone have a recipe like this or another idea of what to dip crab in? The more I search I think it may have been intended as a lobster or scampi sauce. I found one that may work but if anyone has one that they know is good I would really appreciate it.

Edited August 25, 2024 by ShoppGirl

[AmberFL 886]

I use I can't believe its not spray butter like on everything LOL maybe you can do something with that?

[BlondePatriotInCDA 525]

7 hours ago, AmberFL said:

I use I can't believe its not spray butter like on everything LOL maybe you can do something with that?

Its what I was going to suggest. There are some decent butter substitutes out there, or just perhaps some Taking (my latest passion)! Enjoy your crab!

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

10 minutes ago, BlondePatriotInCDA said:

Its what I was going to suggest. There are some decent butter substitutes out there, or just perhaps some Taking (my latest passion)! Enjoy your crab!

What is Taking?
I have the I can’t believe it’s not butter light in a tub and the fat is a lot better than butter and actually better than their original but I just want to cut it further if I can because of my gallbladder removal. I’m supposed to introduce fat very slowly to see what my body can handle. I guess I can just measure and use less of the light one so I will have a way of knowing how much fat is in there exactly. I did find a recipe for skinny shrimp scampi too that’s juice is almost what I was speaking of that I had earlier. It has shallots and garlic and uses only one tablespoon of butter and one of olive oil. The rest is broth and wine (which I will just do more broth). I’m gonna try that out but have the other option as well and see which way is better. Thanks for your suggestions everyone.

Edited August 26, 2024 by ShoppGirl

[FifiLux 499]

What about yoghurt with some garlic and lemon in it? Also work as part of Protein needs.

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

6 minutes ago, FifiLux said:

What about yoghurt with some garlic and lemon in it? Also work as part of Protein needs.

Hummmm. Certainly with a try. May taste good. Thanks.

[BlondePatriotInCDA 525]

21 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

What is Taking?
I have the I can’t believe it’s not butter light in a tub and the fat is a lot better than butter and actually better than their original but I just want to cut it further if I can because of my gallbladder removal. I’m supposed to introduce fat very slowly to see what my body can handle. I guess I can just measure and use less of the light one so I will have a way of knowing how much fat is in there exactly. I did find a recipe for skinny shrimp scampi too that’s juice is almost what I was speaking of that I had earlier. It has shallots and garlic and uses only one tablespoon of butter and one of olive oil. The rest is broth and wine (which I will just do more broth). I’m gonna try that out but have the other option as well and see which way is better. Thanks for your suggestions everyone.

Lol sorry...I should have checked my text, stupid auto correct. It should be Tajin! No calories..carbs!

Edited August 27, 2024 by BlondePatriotInCDA

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

12 minutes ago, BlondePatriotInCDA said:

Lol sorry...I should have checked my text, stupid auto correct. It should be Tajin! No calories..carbs!

I really hope I do like it. I found a box of individual packs of it on Walmart just as cheap as a bottle. Figured if I do I can take it with me when I eat seafood out and if I don’t I can donate the unopened ones.

[BlondePatriotInCDA 525]

1 hour ago, ShoppGirl said:

I really hope I do like it. I found a box of individual packs of it on Walmart just as cheap as a bottle. Figured if I do I can take it with me when I eat seafood out and if I don’t I can donate the unopened ones.

Its a lime spice...just so you know..you could just add a garlic powder to it. I suggested it as an alternative.. I use it on my turkey chili..salads....anything I want to add more flavor to. I hope you like it!

[ShoppGirl 5,003]

1 hour ago, BlondePatriotInCDA said:

Its a lime spice...just so you know..you could just add a garlic powder to it. I suggested it as an alternative.. I use it on my turkey chili..salads....anything I want to add more flavor to. I hope you like it!

Yea. The one I ordered says spicy lime I think. It says mild so that should be good for me. I’m excited to try it. I plan to have all of my options and do some taste testing.

[BlondePatriotInCDA 525]

18 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

Yea. The one I ordered says spicy lime I think. It says mild so that should be good for me. I’m excited to try it. I plan to have all of my options and do some taste testing.

Its not spicy, my husband doesn't tolerate spicy at all and has no problems with it! If you like lime you will probably like it. I tend to eat the same things over and over because I detest cooking, so I cook for a weeks worth of meals. This changes the flavor and helps get passed the "yay turkey chili again" blues.