Garlic Butter Sauce
Garlic Butter Sauce is a rich, savory, and versatile condiment made with butter, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for pasta, seafood, steaks, or dipping bread.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or whisk
- Knife & cutting board
- measuring cups/spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice optional, for brightness
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (do not burn).
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper.
- Add chopped parsley and mix well.
- Simmer for 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve warm over pasta, seafood, steak, or as a dip for bread.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
• Calories: 120
• Protein: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 50mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 0g