Luscious Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce
Luscious Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce is a bright and indulgent addition to any meal, transforming ordinary dishes into gourmet delights. With its rich buttery base enhanced by the zesty freshness of lemon and aromatic garlic, this sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roll the lemons on the countertop to release juice.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbly but not browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream until well combined.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and add zest; simmer gently for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg