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Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Sauce

The ultimate fast and tasty 5 minute sauce made with melted butter, garlic, parsley and lemon juice. This easy sauce goes with everything!

Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 200 g unsalted butter
  • 4 fresh garlic cloves core removed and crushed
  • 60 ml dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice to taste
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt to taste
  • fresh black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Melt 1 - 2 tablespoon of the butter in a pan over medium heat, then add garlic (4 cloves - cores removed and crushed) and fry for 30 seconds.
  2. Add dry white wine (60ml) and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 1 - 2 minutes.
  3. Add remaining butter to the pan along with the finely chopped parsley (1 tbsp) and heat to melt.
  4. Finally, add lemon juice (½ teaspoon - to taste) and salt (½ teaspoon - to taste) and pepper.

Notes

  • *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
  • Watch the garlic carefully when you fry it, it can burn very quickly and will taste bitter.
  • This garlic butter sauce freezes really well. Just freeze in small portions and pop it in (still frozen is OK) the microwave or into a pan on the stove to reheat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 244kcal (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Calories 244kcal 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.