Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt unsalted butter until fully liquefied, but not browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Slowly pour in fresh lemon juice while stirring constantly to create a smooth emulsification.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir gently to combine flavors.
- If using parsley, add it just before serving for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Saucing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 40mg