Description
Lemon Butter Sauce is a vibrant and creamy blend of zesty lemon and rich butter that transforms any dish into a culinary delight. Perfect for drizzling over grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or roasted vegetables, this sauce is quick to prepare and adds an elegant touch to both weeknight meals and special occasions. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can create a sauce that balances citrus brightness with buttery richness, enhancing the flavors of your favorite proteins and veggies. In under 15 minutes, you’ll have a gourmet-quality sauce that impresses with its smooth texture and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
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- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons white grape juice
- 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Large pinch kosher salt
- Few grinds fresh black pepper
- Small pinch cayenne
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fine
Instructions
- Cut the butter into thin pats and chill in the freezer.
- Heat a sauté pan over high heat; add white grape juice and shallots, stirring until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in lemon juice and reduce by half (1-2 minutes).
- Lower heat to medium-low; whisk in cold butter gradually until emulsified.
- Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne, and parsley; mix well.
- Keep warm until serving by placing in a bowl set over hot water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (14g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg