This Lemon Butter Sauce is a game changer! Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, it's perfect over seafood, veggies, or pasta.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Servings: 4servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
½cupunsalted buttercut into pieces
1clovegarlicgrated
½teaspoonsea salt
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper
parsleyfor garnish
pinchred pepper flakes(optional)
Instructions
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt gently, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.
Once the butter is melted, add the grated garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant—be careful not to let it brown.
Sprinkle in the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice. This is where the magic happens, as the lemon brightens up the sauce.
Give your sauce a taste. If you’d like more acidity, add a bit more lemon juice. For those who enjoy spice, now is the time to add the red pepper flakes.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or drizzle it directly over your prepared dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
Equipment
Small Saucepan
Whisk
Garlic grater or microplane
Citrus juicer
Measuring Spoons
Notes
Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of water or lemon juice if it thickens.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to three months, though texture may change.