Description
Elevate your meals with this quick and easy garlic butter sauce that bursts with flavor, perfect for drizzling or dipping!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting for a smooth cooking process.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it bubbles gently (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic and stir continuously for 1 minute until fragrant but not burned.
- Squeeze in fresh lemon juice while stirring to add brightness to the sauce.
- Stir in chopped parsley along with salt and pepper to taste, allowing it to simmer on low heat for another minute.
- Serve warm over pasta, vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment by adding herbs like basil or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week; reheat gently on low heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 60mg