Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce For Crab Or Seafood Recipe

Elevate your seafood to new heights with this incredibly easy Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce! Ready in minutes, this decadent sauce is the perfect complement to fresh crab, shrimp, lobster, or any of your favorite seafood. The rich, buttery flavor, bright lemon zest, and pungent garlic create an irresistible taste sensation. Serve over your favorite seafood, or use it as a dipping sauce for crusty bread – you'll want to soak up every last drop!

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Calories 1680 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce For Crab Or Seafood

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How to Make Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce For Crab Or Seafood

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Add 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Microwave on high for 30-45 seconds, or until butter is completely melted and ingredients are combined.
  4. Stir well to ensure the garlic and lemon are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more lemon juice for extra tang, or more salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Drizzle generously over your cooked crab or seafood, or serve as a dipping sauce with crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

583g

Carbs

4g