Almond Butter Sauce Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meals with this incredibly easy and flavorful almond butter sauce! Ready in just 10 minutes, this creamy, nutty sauce is the perfect complement to roasted vegetables, pan-seared fish, or even chicken. The bright lemon juice cuts through the richness of the almond butter, creating a sophisticated yet simple sauce that's sure to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1234.1 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almond Butter Sauce

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How to Make Almond Butter Sauce

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 1/2 cup of slivered almonds and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Consider a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
  4. Serve immediately over your favorite cooked vegetables or fish. Drizzle extra almond butter for an extra decadent treat!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

304g

Carbs

7g