Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe | Homemade Recipes 2024
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: USA
Ingredients: 1) 5-6 cloves of garlic or to taste for a mild taste (I use up to 12-15 cloves for a very strong garlic flavor!); 2) 6 tbsp of fat butter (over 80% fat); 3) 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice; 4) some salt and ground white pepper; 5) a small bunch of fresh parsley leaves; 6) 1/4 tsp of nutmeg powder

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Homemade Butter Sauce Recipes: Garlic Butter Sauce

My garlic butter sauce is possibly the most delicious butter sauce recipe you’ve ever cooked!

➡️ I cook a lot of garlic butter sauce! I simply love garlic not only because of my Hungarian roots but also because it flavors the food in a way that no other spice can do! Therefore, I use garlic in abundance in my recipes and one of my favorites is the garlic butter sauce that I show you today.

➡️ This garlic butter sauce recipe is very easy to prepare, yet this doesn’t mean it is a simple sauce, on the contrary, it has complex flavors that make it suitable for a lot of dishes.

➡️ On this page, I share a garlic butter sauce recipe that contains, in addition to garlic, other strong flavors such as lemon and parsley. The combination of these makes it especially suitable for fish and seafood dishes, but also for grilled pork, beef, or chicken, for burgers, or even pizza! Watch the cooking video below and learn more about cooking the garlic butter sauce recipe! 👌

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How to Make a Garlic Butter Sauce from Scratch

➡️ Today I’m going to show you how to make the best garlic butter sauce. This is the perfect sauce to serve over fish and seafood, to name but a few dishes that fit in a fantastic way. The great thing is that you can adjust the flavor to suit your preferences. For example, you can add more garlic and other fresh herbs if you like.

➡️ Below are listed the needed ingredients and the cooking methods. Enjoy cooking the garlic butter sauce recipe from scratch!

What ingredients do you need to cook garlic butter sauce? (recipe for 6 servings)

1) 5-6 cloves of garlic or to taste for a mild taste (I use up to 12-15 cloves for a very strong garlic flavor!)
2) 6 tbsp of fat butter (over 80% fat)
3) 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
4) some salt and ground white pepper
5) a small bunch of fresh parsley leaves, very finely chopped
6) 1/4 tsp of nutmeg powder

How to Make a Garlic Butter Sauce Step by Step

➡️ Eager to know how to cook garlic butter sauce? The recipe is very tasty and easy to cook, so I wholeheartedly recommend it! Below are listed the steps required to cook the garlic butter sauce recipe.

Total Time: 10 minutes

1) Peel and chop the garlic

Peel the garlic cloves, then finely chop, crush, or mince them.

2) Melt the butter

Place the butter into a saucepan, put it on the stove over medium-low temperature, and wait to melt almost completely (1-2 minutes.)

3) Roast the garlic lightly

Add the chopped garlic, reduce the temperature to low, and roast the garlic just until it becomes lightly golden, stir it very frequently (2-3 minutes.)

4) Season the sauce

Pour the fresh lemon juice into the pan, season the ingredients with some salt and white pepper to taste, add the nutmeg powder, and simmer the sauce for about 1 minute while stirring it continuously.

5) Complete the sauce

Add the chopped parsley, mix the ingredients, and simmer the sauce for about 20-30 seconds more, then serve it immediately.

8 PRO Tips for the Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe

The most important step in cooking this sauce recipe is garlic roasting. It is crucial to cook it at a low temperature and mix it frequently because it burns very easily and thus becomes bitter, a taste that is also transmitted to the sauce.

Another important thing is to chop the garlic cloves very finely in order to get a sauce with a smooth texture. If you can, I suggest you mince it for a very fine sauce.

Adjust the garlic amount according to your taste – 4-5 cloves for a mild taste, up to 10 cloves for a medium taste, and up to 15 cloves for a very strong garlic taste.

The amount of lemon just can be also adapted to your preferences, you can add up to 5 tbsp of fresh lemon juice for a stronger flavor.

The fresh parsley leaves should be also chopped very finely for a professional look and smooth taste.

Parsley can be replaced with other herbs such as dill, coriander, chives, or basil.

Nutmeg is a very strong spice, use it in low quantities. You can replace it with the Provence spice mixture, which is also very flavored.

Serve the butter sauce while still warm because it tends to harden on cooling and become oily.

➡️ Garlic butter sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that adds rich and savory flavors to various dishes. It typically consists of melted butter, minced garlic, and often incorporates additional ingredients like lemon juice and fresh herbs, such as parsley.

➡️ The sauce is quick and easy to make, usually taking only a few minutes to prepare. It pairs exceptionally well with seafood, pasta, vegetables, and steak, enhancing their taste with a delightful garlic-infused buttery goodness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, garlic butter sauce is a go-to recipe for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite meals.

➡️ Enjoy cooking garlic butter sauce from scratch! For additional info, read more on beurre blanc!