Garlic Butter Sauce
Garlic butter sauce is a culinary delight that transforms any dish into a gourmet experience. This rich, savory sauce is perfect for drenching pasta, seafood, and vegetables or using as a dipping sauce for breadsticks. With its delightful aroma and golden hue, it elevates meals while being quick and easy to prepare. Whether for a cozy family dinner or a classy gathering, this garlic butter sauce will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce Making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until lightly bubbling but not browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste while allowing the flavors to meld.
- Mix in chopped parsley just before removing from heat.
- Serve immediately over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60mg