Description
Elevate your meals with this rich and creamy lemon butter sauce that’s perfect for drizzling over fish, pasta, or roasted vegetables. With its zesty brightness and silky texture, this sauce is not just a condiment; it’s an experience that transforms any dish into a gourmet delight. Easy to prepare in just minutes, it promises to impress family and friends alike with its fresh flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Zest and juice the lemons; mince the garlic.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If using, add chopped parsley before serving for extra color.
- Drizzle immediately over your favorite dishes while warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce-making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60mg