Lemon Butter Sauce
A silky, tangy Lemon Butter Sauce made with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and butter—perfect for seafood, chicken, vegetables, or pasta.
Equipment
- Small saucepan or skillet
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Knife & cutting board
- measuring cups/spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, cut into cubes
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth optional, for balance
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant (do not brown).
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, and broth (if using). Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining butter, a few cubes at a time, until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Drizzle over seafood, chicken, vegetables, or pasta.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
• Calories: 110
• Protein: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 30mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 0g