Description
Lemon butter sauce is a quick and delightful addition to elevate any meal. This creamy, tangy sauce bursts with flavor, making it perfect for drizzling over grilled fish, pasta, or steamed vegetables. In just 15 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that impresses family and friends alike. The bright citrus notes combined with rich butter make every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy but not browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice, combining well.
- Season with salt and pepper; simmer gently for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60mg