Luscious Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce
Luscious Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce is a transformative culinary delight that elevates any dish to gourmet status. This rich, buttery sauce combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice and zest with aromatic garlic for a tangy flavor that enhances everything from grilled chicken to steamed vegetables. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or special occasions, prepare to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make sauce that packs a punch of flavor!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce Making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until fully liquefied.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant; do not brown.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then simmer for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
- Serve warm over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg