Nutrition Facts for Lime butter sauce

Lime Butter Sauce

Brighten up your dishes with this luxurious Lime Butter Sauce, a zesty and creamy companion that’s perfect for elevating seafood, grilled vegetables, or even pasta. Made with tangy fresh lime juice, fragrant lime zest, and a touch of garlic, this velvety sauce is blended with melted unsalted butter and heavy cream for a luscious texture and subtle richness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe balances citrusy freshness with a hint of indulgence, enhanced by a delicate seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Whether drizzled over tender grilled shrimp or spooned atop a perfectly cooked fillet of fish, this lime butter sauce brings a burst of flavor to your table that’s both simple and spectacular.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100
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Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:10 mins
Total Time:15 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lime zest
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
  • 0.25 teaspoons Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat until fully melted and slightly bubbling.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and heavy cream. Whisk the mixture gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 4

Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for 1-2 minutes to enhance its flavor and consistency.

Step 7

Serve the lime butter sauce warm, drizzled over your dish of choice. It pairs particularly well with grilled fish, shrimp, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (166.1g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 731.3
Total Fat 82.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 48.0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 216mg 0%
Sodium 613.5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.8g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 1.1g 0%
Vitamin D 0IU 0%
Calcium 43.4mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 0%
Potassium 89.1mg 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: 96.4%
Protein: 0.6%
Carbs: 3.0%