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Lemon Butter Sauce

This Lemon Butter Sauce combines the rich, creamy taste of butter with the bright, zesty flavors of lemon and the aromatic essence of garlic.
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butter lemon sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • ½ stick butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or half & half
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Zest and juice the lemon, and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt half of the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for 5-7 minutes to reduce the liquid by about half.
  • Stir in the heavy cream (or half & half) and continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  • Add the lemon zest and juice to the sauce and stir well.
  • Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.