Seafood Butter Sauce
Transform your seafood dishes with the rich, velvety decadence of this Seafood Butter Sauce—a quick and easy recipe that elevates any meal in just 15 minutes. Made with creamy unsalted butter, fragrant garlic, and a bright splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this sauce delivers a luxurious blend of flavors. Optional additions like white wine and red pepper flakes allow you to customize the sauce to your taste, while paprika and parsley provide a pop of color and a subtle depth of flavor. Perfect for drizzling over shrimp, crab legs, lobster, or scallops, this irresistible seafood sauce doubles as a dip or a finishing touch. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this versatile recipe will add restaurant-quality flair to your seafood creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons white wine (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a medium-sized skillet over low heat.
Melt the unsalted butter in the skillet until fully liquefied, being careful not to let it brown.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
Pour in the lemon juice and white wine (if using), and stir well to incorporate the liquids into the butter.
Sprinkle in the paprika and red pepper flakes (if using) and stir to evenly distribute the spices.
Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors.
Stir in the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or pour directly over cooked seafood.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.5 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.1 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 617 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 266 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.
