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Lemon Butter Sauce

A quick, silky lemon butter sauce that brightens seafood, chicken, pasta, and vegetables. Ready in 10 minutes with simple ingredients and a restaurant-worthy finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Set a small saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Let it melt gently without browning.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30–60 seconds until fragrant, adjusting heat to prevent browning.
  • Whisk in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. The sauce will look slightly cloudy—this is normal.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 1–2 minutes so the flavors meld.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning or lemon to preference.
  • If the sauce starts to separate, whisk vigorously off heat; a teaspoon of warm water or warm broth can help re-emulsify.
  • Serve warm over fish, chicken, pasta, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 120mg
Keyword Butter Sauce, Lemon Butter Sauce, Lemon Garlic Sauce, Quick Sauce, Seafood Sauce
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