I enjoy making my fresh garlic butter recipe using melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, tangy lemon juice, and crisp parsley. The delightful blend of flavors gives a unique lift to pasta, bread, or steak dishes. This quick, vibrant sauce always leaves me yearning for its zesty kick. Absolutely irresistible!

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Hey everyone, I gotta share my secret recipe for an Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Sauce that really brings a fresh twist to your meals. I melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter and mix it with 3 finely minced garlic cloves to give it a bold kick.

After that, I stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley along with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. This sauce is perfect whether you’re tossing it with pasta, drizzling it over bread or even using it as a topping for steak recipes.

I’ve been using it in my kitchen for a while now and i still get surprised at how fast it comes together. It’s seriously one of the best garlic butter recipes i know and it’s a brilliant way to upgrade any dish without any fuss.

Enjoy exploring and making it your own!

Why I Like this Recipe

I like this recipe for so many reasons. First, I love how quick and easy it is to make – it really only takes about 5 minutes to whip up something so delicious. Second, I enjoy the mix of flavors; the garlic and lemon give it a tangy kick while the parsley adds a fresh burst of color. Third, I appreciate its versatility – I can drizzle it over pasta, veggies, or even grilled meat and it always makes the dish tastier. Finally, the simplicity of the instructions makes it a no-fuss recipe that I can rely on any time I want a fast yet flavorful sauce.

Garlic Butter Sauce is like the ultimate quick-and-tasty fix for any meal. Its made with melted butter, garlic, parsley and a bit of lemon juice to add a nice tangy touch. Its super easy to make and goes with literally everything you can think of. Whether you pour it over pasta or use it to dress up a plate of veggies, it always adds enough flavor to make the meal feel special. It’s my go-to sauce when I need something fast but full of flavor.

Ingredients

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Butter gives a rich creaminess to the sauce; it add flavor and smooth texture.
Garlic offers bold flavor and healthy antioxidants, giving the sauce a spicy kick.
Lemon juice adds tangy brightness and a bit of sour tang, plus vitamin C.
Fresh parsley brings a vibrant herbal note and extra vitamins to the sauce.
Salt perfectly lifts flavors and a pinch is all you need for balance.
Black pepper adds subtle heat and complexity, making the overall profile pop.
This sauce perks up pastas and veggies with its irresistible, flavor-packed punch.

Ingredient Quantities

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted, about one stick)

3 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Salt to taste

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

How to Make this

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1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds until fully melted

2. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and stir it in gently letting it cook for about 1 minute so the garlic releases its flavor

3. Stir in the tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, mixing it well with the garlic butter

4. Mix in the chopped fresh parsley to add a burst of color and freshness

5. Season with salt to taste while stirring consistently

6. Give it a generous grind of fresh black pepper and stir again

7. Let the sauce simmer over low heat for another minute so all the flavors blend well

8. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or pepper if needed

9. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using on your favorite dish

10. Drizzle it over pasta, veggies, or grilled meat and enjoy this quick and tasty garlic butter sauce!

Equipment Needed

1. Small saucepan for melting butter on low heat and letting the sauce simmer
2. Microwave safe bowl if you decide to melt the butter in the microwave
3. Measuring cup to portion out the butter
4. Measuring spoons for the lemon juice and parsley
5. Knife and cutting board to mince the garlic and chop the parsley
6. Stirring spoon to mix all the ingredients together
7. Pepper mill for a fresh grind of black pepper
8. Salt shaker or small dish for adding salt as needed

FAQ

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted butter?

It's best to stick with unsalted butter so you can control the salt in the dish.

Can I substitute parsley with different herbs?

Sure, you can try basil or thyme if you're looking for a different twist.

How should I store any leftover sauce?

Just keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

What kind of dishes does this sauce work best with?

It goes great on pasta, grilled veggies, or even as a dipping sauce for bread.

Can I reheat the sauce after storing it?

Yes, just reheat it slowly on low heat so the butter doesnt separate.

Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Sauce · Chef Not Required… Recipe Substitutions and Variations

1/2 cup unsalted butter: You can try using salted butter instead or even substitute with ghee or margarine if you don’t have real butter on hand
3 garlic cloves: If you don’t want to deal with chopping, you could use about half a teaspoon of garlic powder or even roasted garlic for a slightly sweeter taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice: Lime juice works well in a pinch or even a splash of white vinegar can do the trick for that tangy kick
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley: If you’re not a fan of parsley or just don’t have any, basil or cilantro can work as tasty alternatives

Pro Tips

1. Try letting your garlic simmer in the butter just a bit longer if you wanna boost its flavor, but don’t let it burn or things get bitter
2. Be sure you add the lemon juice slowly and mix it well so it doesn’t overwhelm the other flavors
3. Always chop the fresh parsley right before you add it so you keep that bright, herby taste rather than losing it to drying out
4. If you’re feeling adventurous, toss in a pinch of red chili flakes for a little extra kick—just start small and adjust to taste

Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Sauce · Chef Not Required… Recipe

Recipe by Sam Ecclestone

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Servings

servings

Calories

101

kcal

Equipment: 1. Small saucepan for melting butter on low heat and letting the sauce simmer
2. Microwave safe bowl if you decide to melt the butter in the microwave
3. Measuring cup to portion out the butter
4. Measuring spoons for the lemon juice and parsley
5. Knife and cutting board to mince the garlic and chop the parsley
6. Stirring spoon to mix all the ingredients together
7. Pepper mill for a fresh grind of black pepper
8. Salt shaker or small dish for adding salt as needed

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted, about one stick)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds until fully melted
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and stir it in gently letting it cook for about 1 minute so the garlic releases its flavor
Stir in the tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, mixing it well with the garlic butter
Mix in the chopped fresh parsley to add a burst of color and freshness
Season with salt to taste while stirring consistently
Give it a generous grind of fresh black pepper and stir again
Let the sauce simmer over low heat for another minute so all the flavors blend well
Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or pepper if needed
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before using on your favorite dish
Drizzle it over pasta, veggies, or grilled meat and enjoy this quick and tasty garlic butter sauce!

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.