Description
Lemon Butter Sauce is a luscious blend of rich butter and zesty lemon that elevates any dish it graces. With its bright flavor profile, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled fish, sautéed vegetables, or pasta. Quick to make and utterly delightful, it’s sure to impress family and friends at the dinner table. Get ready for a burst of sunshine with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid but not bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and stir well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing to combine flavors.
- Just before serving, add grated lemon zest for an extra citrus kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60mg