Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce for Crab or Seafood
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this luscious Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce, specially crafted to pair perfectly with crab, shrimp, or any of your favorite seafood options. This rich and velvety sauce combines the tangy brightness of fresh lemon juice and zest with the aromatic warmth of sautéed garlic, all folded into a base of melted unsalted butter. A sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous note, while optional red pepper flakes bring just the right amount of heat. Quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes, this versatile dipping sauce is the ultimate companion for anything from a seafood boil to elegant crab legs. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or indulging in a simple seafood feast, this flavorful sauce will transform your dish into a gourmet masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it will turn bitter.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing well to combine the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and add the chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
Let the sauce simmer gently on low heat for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or small ramekins for dipping.
Serve warm with freshly steamed crab, grilled shrimp, or your favorite seafood.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.2 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 152 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.
