Lime Butter Sauce
Brighten up your dishes with this luxurious Lime Butter Sauce, a zesty and creamy companion that’s perfect for elevating seafood, grilled vegetables, or even pasta. Made with tangy fresh lime juice, fragrant lime zest, and a touch of garlic, this velvety sauce is blended with melted unsalted butter and heavy cream for a luscious texture and subtle richness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe balances citrusy freshness with a hint of indulgence, enhanced by a delicate seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whether drizzled over tender grilled shrimp or spooned atop a perfectly cooked fillet of fish, this lime butter sauce brings a burst of flavor to your table that’s both simple and spectacular.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and heavy cream. Whisk the mixture gently to combine all the ingredients.
Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for 1-2 minutes to enhance its flavor and consistency.
Serve the lime butter sauce warm, drizzled over your dish of choice. It pairs particularly well with grilled fish, shrimp, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.1 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 216 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 614 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 89 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.
