Lemon Garlic Butter Recipe

Elevate your veggies and bread with this incredibly flavorful Lemon Garlic Butter! Ready in 5 minutes, this vibrant sauce is bursting with fresh lemon zest, savory garlic, and rich butter. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a sophisticated addition to your next dinner party.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 103.7 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Lemon Garlic Butter

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How to Make Lemon Garlic Butter

  1. Combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor.
  2. Process until completely smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Transfer to a small bowl and cover. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Will keep for up to one week.
  4. Serve over your favorite vegetables, roasted chicken, pasta, or crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

36g

Carbs

0g

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Starters Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes European Italian French Mediterranean American Gluten Free Spring Recipes Summer Recipes

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Weeknight 15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Occasion For Large Groups Low Protein 5 Ingredients Or Less Very Low Carbs Condiments Etc Easy Dinner Party Dietary Low Carb Low In Something Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lemon Garlic Butter?

Lemon Garlic Butter takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lemon Garlic Butter?

Lemon Garlic Butter has approximately 103.7 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lemon Garlic Butter?

The key ingredients for Lemon Garlic Butter are Garlic Powder, Garlic Cloves, Lemon, Salted Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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