Lemon Garlic Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this zesty and aromatic Lemon Garlic Sauce, a quick and easy recipe perfect for elevating your dishes in just 20 minutes! Made with the perfect balance of freshly squeezed lemon juice, creamy butter, and golden sautéed garlic, this versatile sauce is bursting with flavor. A touch of chicken broth adds depth, while vibrant parsley and lemon zest bring a fresh pop of color. Whether you're drizzling it over grilled chicken, roasted fish, or pasta, this sauce transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. With its short prep time and bold flavor profile, this Lemon Garlic Sauce is sure to become your new kitchen staple. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it’s a must-try for lemon lovers and garlic enthusiasts alike!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 3
Add the unsalted butter to the pan and let it melt completely, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and add the lemon zest. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Add the chicken broth to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Step 7
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Step 8
Allow the sauce to rest for a minute before serving. Drizzle over your favorite grilled chicken, fish, or pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (261.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 502.1 |
| Total Fat 52.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1468.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.9g | |
| Protein 3.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 64.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 301.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories