Description
Lemon butter sauce is a quick and delightful addition to elevate any meal. With its zesty brightness and creamy texture, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with seafood, pasta, or vegetables. In just minutes, you can create a luxurious sauce that transforms simple dishes into culinary masterpieces. Perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings, this lemon butter sauce is bound to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and tools: a medium saucepan, wooden spoon, measuring cups, and a citrus juicer.
- Melt the unsalted butter in the saucepan over medium heat until bubbly but not browned.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the lemon juice and zest to the pan, mixing well to combine.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- If desired, fold in chopped herbs for additional flavor before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce Preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 109mg