Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Elevate your fish dishes with this incredibly easy and flavorful lemon butter sauce! Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple sauce is surprisingly versatile. Perfect for salmon cakes, salmon loaf, or any fish – from mild to bold – its bright, tangy taste will become your new go-to. Serve it in a charming sauce dish for guests to enjoy.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 508.9 kcal
Protein 3g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Butter Sauce

  • Lemon, Juice Of
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

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How to Make Lemon Butter Sauce

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of water until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.
  4. Continue whisking and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
  7. Serve immediately over your favorite fish dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

145g

Carbs

8g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Low Protein 5 Ingredients Or Less Sauces Condiments Etc Easy Dietary Low In Something Number Of Servings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lemon Butter Sauce?

Lemon Butter Sauce takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lemon Butter Sauce?

Lemon Butter Sauce has approximately 508.9 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 71 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lemon Butter Sauce?

The key ingredients for Lemon Butter Sauce are Lemon, Juice Of, Water, Butter, Flour, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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