Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish
Elevate your seafood dishes with this luscious Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish, a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes! This silky sauce combines the tangy brightness of fresh lemon juice with the rich creaminess of butter and heavy cream, balanced perfectly with garlic, a hint of salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley for a burst of flavor. Ideal for drizzling over flaky fish like salmon, cod, or tilapia, this versatile sauce enhances your meal with gourmet flair while being incredibly easy to make. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or planning a weeknight treat, this lemon butter sauce is the ultimate way to add elegance and taste to your seafood creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat until fully liquefied.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the fresh lemon juice to the pan and whisk to combine with the butter.
Pour in the heavy cream and continue to whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley for added freshness and color.
Serve the lemon butter sauce warm over your favorite fish, such as salmon, cod, or tilapia.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.2 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 216 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 675 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 115 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.
