Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
835 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe
Description
Clarified butter is gently melted and infused with minced garlic, finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, and fresh lemon zest, combining to release aromatic and fresh flavors. Coarse kosher salt rounds out the seasoning, enhancing the sauce's richness without overpowering. The preparation involves cooking the ingredients briefly to meld flavors while avoiding burning the garlic. The sauce is smooth and can be reheated gently if it solidifies due to cooling.
This garlic butter is versatile as a finishing sauce on grilled meats, steamed vegetables, shellfish, or as a dipping sauce for bread. Its bright lemon zest gives it a subtle acidity that contrasts the rich butter while parsley adds an herbal freshness.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup clarified butter unsalted
- 4-5 cloves garlic ,minced
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley ,roughly chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
Instructions
- Melt the 1/2 cup unsalted clarified butter* in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add the minced 4-5 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley,2 teaspoons lemon zest and the 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt. Stir to combine and heat for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside. Butter will harden if it gets too cool, simply reheat until melted.
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Notes
- Clarified butter is preferred but you can use unsalted butter directly for a slightly foamier texture.
- Store-bought ghee can be used as a substitute for clarified butter.
- Reheat gently to remelt if the sauce hardens when cool.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 835 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 835kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 92g | 142% |
| Saturated Fat | 58g | 290% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 4g | 200% |
| Cholesterol | 244mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 1316mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3176IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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