Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe: Rich and Savory
Classic Garlic Butter Sauce with rich, savory flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Optional: Additional parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Grilled shrimp white wine
Instructions
- Mince garlic; chop parsley; juice lemon.
- Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan.
- Add garlic; cook 1–2 min until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 min.
- Add parsley; taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm in a white ceramic bowl with parsley, shrimp, and wine.
Notes
- Keep the heat low to avoid burning garlic.
- Store in fridge for 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a vegan or creamy variation.
- Pair with pasta.