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Lemon Butter Sauce

Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce: The Best Flavor Booster Ever

Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick and easy recipe that enhances any dish with zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic minced
  • 2 juices Fresh lemons juiced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley or dill optional

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Lemon Butter Sauce
  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy and slightly bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. (Optional) Add chopped fresh parsley or dill and mix well before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mg

Notes

This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled fish, roasted vegetables, and pasta.

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