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Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

A rich, zesty, and versatile sauce made with butter, garlic, and fresh lemon—perfect for seafood, pasta, and vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces & Dips
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Component
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Optional Additions
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp white wine

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant.
  3. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then simmer briefly.
  4. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in parsley before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor and avoid overheating to prevent sauce separation.