Description
This Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce recipe is a quick and flavorful addition to any dish. The combination of butter, lemon juice, and garlic creates a rich and tangy sauce that pairs perfectly with seafood, chicken, or vegetables.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Garnish:
- Finely chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Melt the butter: Add butter to a small pan over low heat and melt. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in salt and lemon juice.
- Serve: Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter for better control over salt content.
- Adding garlic after butter is simmering helps mute its pungency.
- Adding lemon juice after removing from heat preserves its fresh flavor.
- For extra lemony flavor, consider adding lemon zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 102 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg