Garlic Butter Sauce
Elevate your cooking with this rich and flavorful Garlic Butter Sauce, a versatile condiment that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Made with creamy unsalted butter, aromatic garlic, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and fresh parsley, this sauce is the perfect balance of indulgence and brightness. A touch of salt and pepper enhances its savory profile, making it an irresistible addition to pasta, seafood, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions where you want to impress with minimal effort. Master the art of this buttery, garlicky goodness and transform your meals into restaurant-quality dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 6 medium garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook while stirring, for about 2-3 minutes, until the garlic becomes fragrant and slightly golden. Be cautious not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the garlic butter mixture.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Allow the sauce to sit for a minute to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Serve the garlic butter sauce warm over your choice of pasta, seafood, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.1 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 218 mg | 5% | |
*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.
