Lemon Garlic Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this vibrant Lemon Garlic Sauce, a quick and easy recipe bursting with zesty citrus flavors and rich, savory notes. Made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, fragrant garlic, and a touch of butter, this silky sauce is balanced by chicken broth and seasoned with salt, pepper, and parsley for a fresh, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken, fish, or pasta, adding a bright and tangy twist to your favorite meals. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enhancing a weeknight dinner, this versatile sauce will quickly become a kitchen staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the unsalted butter to the pan and let it melt completely, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and add the lemon zest. Stir to combine.
Add the chicken broth to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Reduce the heat to low and season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Allow the sauce to rest for a minute before serving. Drizzle over your favorite grilled chicken, fish, or pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.2 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1469 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 302 mg | 6% | |
*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.
