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
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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