Garlic Butter Sauce
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
419 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Sauce
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My quick garlic butter sauce takes just 7 minutes and adds rich, garlicky flavor to any dish. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, pizza, or roasted veggies.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Be careful not to let it brown; you just want it to melt completely.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until the garlic becomes fragrant. Keep the heat on medium-low to prevent the garlic from burning, which can make the sauce bitter.
- If using, stir in the lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper. Salt will depend on whether you're using salted or unsalted butter. The amount in our recipe is for unsalted butter.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the garlic butter sauce immediately, while it's warm and fragrant.
Notes
- Use cold, unsalted butter for better control over melting and to prevent the butter from browning too quickly.
- Mince the garlic finely for a more even distribution in the sauce and to avoid large chunks that could overpower the flavor.
- Cook the garlic on medium-low heat, stirring constantly to release its aroma without burning. Burnt garlic turns bitter very quickly.
- Add the lemon juice off the heat to avoid any unwanted bitterness and to maintain a fresh, tangy note in the sauce.
- To maintain the sauce’s freshness, add the parsley just before serving; cooking it too long can make it lose its vibrant color and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
60mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1589IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1589IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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