Creamy Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
A versatile and creamy garlic lemon butter sauce that elevates any dish with its rich flavors and zesty punch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 4–5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing the garlic and juicing and zesting the lemon.
- Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- Add lemon juice and zest, stirring well to combine.
- Incorporate the heavy cream, stirring continuously for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or plant-based cream. Pair this sauce with pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: garlic sauce, lemon butter sauce, creamy sauce, pasta sauce, quick sauce
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