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    Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Oct 8, 2018 2 Comments UPDATED ON: Dec 2, 2023

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    lemon garlic butter sauce in a glass jar with a spoon scooping some garlic then text on image saying lemon garlic butter sauce.
    lemon garlic butter sauce in a glass jar with a spoon scooping some garlic then text on image saying lemon garlic butter sauce.
    lemon garlic butter sauce in a glass jar with a spoon scooping some garlic then text on image saying lemon garlic butter sauce with another photo below showing lemon garlic butter sauce pasta.

    Make our easy Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce for pasta, chicken, or fish, also great for veggies!

    lemon garlic butter sauce.

    This easy butter sauce will be a staple in your home like ours. Our daughter loves this with asparagus spears; who loves it when kids eat their veggies? WE DO! 🙂

    lemon garlic butter sauce pasta.

    One batch of this recipe makes a decent amount, but you could easily double or even triple this recipe in the fridge or for entertaining. We store it in the fridge and typically use it up within 2-3 days if we don’t use the whole batch.

    ingredients for lemon garlic butter sauce in a bowl on a cutting board with a santoku knife

    Ingredients in lemon garlic butter sauce:

    • Butter – Vegan and dairy free butter will work in this recipe.
    • Garlic – Fresh garlic is a must for this recipe.
    • Lemon – We recommend using fresh lemon juice.
    • Parsley – Tip: wash your parsley and then dry it. It will be easier to chop. You can also use a small food processor, which is even easier.
    overhead photo of lemon garlic butter sauce in a glass jar with a spoon showing a scoop of the garlic. with fresh parsley cooked.

    How to make lemon garlic butter sauce

    Start by melting the butter in a pan on medium-low heat and reduce to low once fully melted.

    While the butter is melting, you can start chopping up the garlic and parsley.

    When the butter is melted, you’ll place the garlic into the pan to cook until tender; we are not browning the garlic.

    cooked lemon garlic butter sauce in a pan

    You’ll notice a foam rising to the top of the butter; skim the milk solids for a nice and clear sauce like you’d make clarified butter.

    Refrigerate any leftovers.

    lemon garlic butter sauce pasta.

    Recipe Tips and Alterations:

    • When you add the garlic, ensure there are no large chunks  – this way, it cooks evenly.
    • Store the remaining butter in the fridge until you’re ready to use for a quick and easy meal.
    • Add in some parmesan cheese for even more flavor.
    • When melting the butter, ensure your fire is on medium-low; medium-high heat will cause the butter to brown and burn.
    • Always use fresh lemon juice, not the concentrated stuff.
    • If you want more liquid, add a tablespoon of butter at a time. No more butter? You could also use a little bit of olive oil.
    • Want some wine? Add a little white wine for a scampi butter sauce.
    • You can leave out the parsley. We like it for the color and the flavor that it gives.

    Storage and reheating tips:

    • Refrigerate: Store any leftover puree in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
    • Freeze: Freeze leftover lemon garlic butter sauce in mini portions in a freezer-safe container. You can freeze up to 4 months.
    lemon garlic butter sauce recipe in a glass jar.

    How to serve:

    This makes an excellent sauce for salmon, lobster, shrimp, chicken, or my favorite mushrooms and veggies! We’ve also put on steak with asparagus and mushrooms.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I use jarred garlic?

    We never recommend using jarred in garlic recipes or in general, as it doesn’t have the same flavor as fresh garlic.

    Can I use lime juice?

    While the lemon and lime may be interchangeable in some recipes, this isn’t one of them.

    Can I use something else instead of parsley?

    We recommend sticking to parsley as it has a subtle flavor. You can leave it out if needed.

    Can I make a vegan lemon garlic butter sauce?

    Yes, we recommend using your favorite vegan butter.

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    lemon garlic butter sauce.

    Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

    Author: Courtney
    Make our easy Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce for pasta, chicken, or veggies, plus it’s really great for fish!
    5 from 6 votes

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    Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 107kcal
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: clarified butter, grassfed butter, lemon garlic butter sauce
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    Ingredients

    • 1 stick butter unsalted
    • 3-5 cloves garlic
    • 1-2 tablespoons parsley
    • 1 lemon
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Place the stick of butter in a large pan on medium-low heat.
    • While the butter is melting start chopping up the garlic and parsley.
    • Once the butter is melted reduce the heat and add in the garlic 
    • Cook until the garlic is tender, not brown.
    • While the garlic and butter are cooking you’ll notice a foam rising to the top, this is the milk solids. Simply remove by placing the spoon right under and discard.
    • To finish, squeeze in lemon juice and add the chopped parsley.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    107
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    11
    g
    17
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    44
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    30
    mg
    10
    %
    Sodium
     
    101
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    23
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    395
    IU
    8
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8.2
    mg
    10
    %
    Calcium
     
    9
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    0.1
    mg
    1
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    full nutrition disclaimer

    The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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    About Courtney

    Fruit and Veggie lover. I love making produce fun and delicious, not to mention taking tons of pictures in the process! :-)

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    1. Rita Saenz

      February 21, 2021 at 11:30 am

      Is it ok to refrigerate garlic & butter sauce for the next day?

      Reply
      • Courtney

        March 11, 2021 at 5:32 pm

        Absolutely! Just make sure you refrigerate it.

        Reply

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