Easy Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish and Seafood
Elevate your seafood dishes with this easy lemon butter sauce, a luscious and versatile recipe that pairs perfectly with fish, shrimp, scallops, and more. Ready in just 10 minutes, this silky sauce combines the richness of unsalted butter and heavy cream with the bright tang of fresh lemon juice and a hint of garlic. A sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley adds a burst of color and freshness (optional but recommended!). With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this quick and elegant sauce is a game-changer for transforming your seafood into restaurant-quality fare. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it’s a must-try recipe for seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat, being careful not to let it brown.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, ensuring the mixture emulsifies smoothly with the butter.
Reduce the heat to very low and whisk in the heavy cream, continuing to stir until the sauce is silky and combined.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
If desired, mix in the fresh chopped parsley for added flavor and color.
Remove the sauce from heat and immediately drizzle over cooked fish or seafood. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.2 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 216 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 615 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 117 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
