Lemon Butter Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Butter Sauce
Description
The sauce begins with gently melted butter infused with grated garlic and sea salt, cooked briefly over low heat to soften the garlic's pungency. Freshly squeezed lemon juice brightens the flavor with acidity, balanced by the richness of butter. A touch of freshly ground black pepper adds depth, while parsley garnish provides freshness and color. Adding red pepper flakes gives an optional mild spiciness.
This sauce suits vegetable sides like steamed artichokes, complements pasta dishes by coating noodles with a buttery citrus glaze, or enhances seafood and chicken. Its simple, fresh ingredients allow it to elevate meals without overpowering them.
The recipe mentions a vegan alternative substituting with vegan butter, adjusting salt since many vegan butters are already salted, allowing flexible use.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter cut into pieces, unsalted
- 1 garlic grated, clove
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- black pepper freshly ground
- parsley for garnish
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and salt and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice. Season with freshly ground pepper and sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Serve with steamed artichokes for dipping or toss with pasta. See the blog post above for additional serving suggestions.
Notes
- Use vegan butter to make the sauce plant-based; omit added salt as vegan butters often contain salt.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the bright lemon and garlic flavors at their freshest.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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