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Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish

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An easy garlic lemon butter sauce recipe with 4 main ingredients! How to make lemon butter sauce for fish, salmon, chicken, or any protein.
Course Dip, Side Dish
Cuisine American, French
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 Tbsp
Calories 104
Author Alyssia Sheikh

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced (optional, or shallot)
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • ¼ tsp salt to taste
  • ⅛ tsp pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, until lightly golden brown with a nutty aroma.
  • Add garlic and saute 1-2 minutes, until garlic begins to brown.
  • Add lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook about 1 minute.
  • Remove sauce from heat and set aside. Serve within 20-30 minutes of making for best flavor & consistency.
  • Drizzle ~1 Tbsp lemon butter per serving of seafood, white meat, or vegetables!
  • If needed, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 week.
  • Yields ~¼ cup lemon butter sauce.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 236mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g