Description
Garlic butter sauce is a quick and easy way to elevate any meal with its rich, aromatic flavors. Combining high-quality unsalted butter and fresh garlic, this versatile sauce enhances pasta, seafood, and vegetables alike. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, it’s an essential recipe for anyone looking to add a gourmet touch to their cooking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can craft this delicious sauce in minutes, leaving your loved ones craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter until completely liquefied.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for about one minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Stir in red pepper flakes if using, cooking for an additional minute.
- Mix in the chopped parsley and lemon juice until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm over pasta, seafood, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg