Description
Garlic Lemon Butter Herb Sauce is a rich, zesty, and aromatic sauce perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, or pasta. It balances the richness of butter with the brightness of lemon and freshness of herbs.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped parsley and thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite dish.
Notes
- Use clarified butter if you want a smoother, non-separating sauce.
- Excellent over grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, or steamed vegetables.
- For extra depth, add a splash of white wine before the lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 35mg