Lemon Butter Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this indulgent Lemon Butter Sauce, a silky, zesty blend that's as versatile as it is delicious. Made with creamy unsalted butter, fragrant garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of heavy cream, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between rich and tangy. A hint of lemon zest adds brightness, while freshly chopped parsley delivers a pop of freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this luxurious sauce is perfect for drizzling over seafood, pasta, or steamed vegetables. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, this quick and easy recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor to your table with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 60 ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and set aside to soften.
In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to brown it.
Pour in the fresh lemon juice and add the lemon zest to the saucepan, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the remaining butter cubes, one piece at a time, allowing each to melt and incorporate before adding more.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
Once all the butter is incorporated and the sauce is smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately over your choice of seafood, pasta, or vegetables for a delightful and creamy citrus-flavored sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.1 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.5 g | 403% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 370 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 1239 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 159 mg | 3% | |
*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.
