Lemon Butter Sauce

Elevate your dishes with the zesty elegance of homemade Lemon Butter Sauce—a velvety blend of fresh lemon juice, rich unsalted butter, and a touch of heavy cream that brings a perfect balance of creaminess and tanginess to seafood, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Infused with fragrant garlic, bright lemon zest, and fresh parsley, this luxurious sauce is both simple to prepare and packed with layers of complex flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for quick weeknight dinners or as a finishing touch to impress at your next gathering. Whether you’re pairing it with succulent shrimp, grilled salmon, or al dente linguine, this silky lemon butter sauce is guaranteed to transform your meal into a restaurant-quality experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 60 ml fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 120 ml heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and set aside to soften.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to brown it.

Step 4

Pour in the fresh lemon juice and add the lemon zest to the saucepan, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and gradually whisk in the remaining butter cubes, one piece at a time, allowing each to melt and incorporate before adding more.

Step 7

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.

Step 8

Once all the butter is incorporated and the sauce is smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve immediately over your choice of seafood, pasta, or vegetables for a delightful and creamy citrus-flavored sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(308.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1250.0

Total Fat 137.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 370.2mg	0%
Sodium 1239.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1.7g
Protein 1.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 54.7mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 158.7mg	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: 97.2%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 2.3%