Carrabba's Lemon Butter Sauce

Elevate your meals with the irresistible flavors of Carrabba's Lemon Butter Sauce, a luxurious blend of creamy, tangy, and savory notes that's perfect for seafood, grilled chicken, or pasta. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and features key ingredients like dry white wine, fresh lemon juice, heavy cream, and a touch of minced garlic for aromatic depth. The sauce is enriched with velvety unsalted butter and seasoned to perfection with kosher salt and ground black pepper, making it a restaurant-quality addition to your home-cooked creations. For a pop of color and brightness, garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking to treat yourself, this buttery, flavorful sauce is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the unsalted butter until it begins to foam.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Pour in the dry white wine and fresh lemon juice. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium-low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 5

Season the sauce with kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step 6

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter one piece at a time, whisking until fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and glossy.

Step 7

If desired, stir in finely chopped fresh parsley right before serving for a touch of color and fresh flavor.

Step 8

Remove from heat and serve warm over seafood, grilled chicken, or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(585.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1617.9

Total Fat 152.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 90.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 426mg	0%
Sodium 519.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Protein 0.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 41.1mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 244.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 97.1%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 2.6%