2-Ingredient Lemon Butter Sauce
Bright, creamy, and oh-so-smooth, this lemon butter is the zesty sauce you didn’t know you needed! It’s perfect for mixing into pasta, spreading on warm toast, dolloping over pancakes, or even adding a citrusy twist to desserts. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a fresh and rich butter sauce that wakes up any dish with a pop of lemon flavor.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 842kcal
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (unsalted)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a small pan over low heat, melt the butter. Keep an eye on it to prevent browning.
- Add Lemon: Stir in the lemon juice and zest, letting the sauce warm for a minute or two to combine.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
Notes
Adjust the salt level to your taste. The right amount of salt is what you like in your dish.
Add any herbs you like to this lemon butter sauce. Chop them finely and add them in right before you take it off the heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 842kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 92g | Saturated Fat: 58g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 1891mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2848IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
