Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
When dinner needs a little something extra, try Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce. A professional chef’s secret weapon, this nutty brown butter sauce is ready in mere minutes and works citrusy magic on fish, chicken, or vegetables.
Servings 4 servings (1 1/2 tbsp each)
Calories 106kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 stick, cut into 4 pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced (see note 2)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small, heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook, swirling constantly, until butter turns dark golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat and stir in parsley, thyme, and lemon juice.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper). Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Garlic: Or substitute minced shallots or red onion.
- Parsley and thyme: Or substitute chopped chives, marjoram, tarragon, or almost any fresh green herb in this sauce.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 6 tablespoons of rich sauce packed with flavor, enough for 4 servings, 1 1/2 tablespoons each.
- Storage: Store leftover sauce covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5 tbsp | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg