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Glossy lemon butter sauce in a white bowl with fresh lemon slices, herbs, and butter on a rustic surface.

🍋 Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

This quick and creamy lemon butter sauce recipe is perfect for chicken, fish, pasta, and vegetables. Made in 10 minutes with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and butter.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine American, French
Servings 4 People
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter cubed and cold
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons dry white wine or chicken broth
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • 1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
    2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
    3. Stir in the lemon juice (and white wine or broth if using). Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
    4. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the remaining butter, one cube at a time.
    5. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.
    6. Add the lemon zest, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley.
    7. Serve warm over chicken, fish, pasta, or vegetables.

Notes

- Avoid boiling the sauce once butter is added to prevent separation.
- Use only fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
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