Best 6 Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of lemon garlic butter sauce, a culinary masterpiece that transforms ordinary dishes into extraordinary experiences. The harmonious blend of bright lemon, aromatic garlic, and rich butter creates a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to elevate your culinary skills, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect lemon garlic butter sauce. Discover the secrets to achieving the ideal balance of tangy, savory, and buttery notes, and explore exciting variations that add a unique twist to this classic sauce. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PAN FRIED LARGEMOUTH BASS WITH LEMON GARLIC HERB BUTTER SAUCE



Pan Fried Largemouth Bass with Lemon Garlic Herb Butter Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large mouth bass fillets, skin removed
Salt
Pepper
1 cup flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon garlic, sliced thin
1/4 cup mild fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, chervil, oregano
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Season the fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a saute pan on top of the grill. When the pan is hot add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and heat. Dredge the bass fillets in the flour and shake off any excess. Place the fillets in the pan and pan fry about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the fish from the pan. Add the rest of the butter to the pan and melt. When the butter is hot, add the sliced garlic. Fry the garlic until it just begins to turn light golden brown. Add the herbs and remove from the heat. Carefully, add the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, place a fillet on a plate and spoon some of the lemon garlic herb butter over the fish.

LEMON DILL SALMON WITH GARLIC, WHITE WINE, AND BUTTER SAUCE



Lemon Dill Salmon with Garlic, White Wine, and Butter Sauce image

I had a craving for fresh fish and dill, so I played around and came up with this. Its been rated one of my greatest hits! Great with rice or potatoes and steamed green beans.

Provided by Countess

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup white wine
1 lemon, juiced
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bunch fresh dill, stems trimmed
1 (1 pound) salmon fillet
½ cup toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix butter, white wine, lemon juice, and garlic together in a small bowl.
  • Pour a small amount of the butter mixture into an 8x8-inch baking pan until bottom is evenly coated; cover with a thin layer of dill. Place salmon, skin side down, into the baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining dill; pour remaining butter mixture over salmon. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle generously with almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 108.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

TROUT WITH GARLIC LEMON BUTTER HERB SAUCE



Trout with garlic lemon butter herb sauce image

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1.5 pounds trout or salmon, or arctic char - 2 large fish fillets with skin on the bottom
2 tablespoons olive oil more, if needed
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (dried thyme, oregano, parsley, combined together)
1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
4 cloves garlic cloves diced
3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons butter softened
2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Steps:

  • Season the top of fish fillets with Italian herb seasoning and salt (generously). Fish fillets will have skins on the bottom - no need to season the skins.
  • In a large skillet (large enough to fit 2 fish fillets), heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat until heated but not smoking. To the hot skillet with olive oil, add fish fillets skin side up - flesh side down. Cook the flesh side of the fish for about 3-5 minutes on medium heat, making sure the oil does not smoke, until lightly browned.
  • Flip the fillets over to the other side, skin side down (add more oil, if needed). Cook for another 2-4 minutes on medium heat (to prevent oil from burning).
  • Remove the skillet from heat, close with the lid, and let the fish sit for 5-10 minutes, covered, in the skillet, until flaky and cooked through completely.
  • After the fish is cooked through, off heat, using spatula, carefully remove fillets to the plate, separating the fish from the skin. Carefully remove or scrape the fish skin off the bottom of the pan, making sure to leave all the cooking oils in the pan.
  • Add diced garlic, lemon juice, and white wine to the same pan with oil. Cook on medium-low heat for about 1 minute, until garlic softens a bit. Remove from heat. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, and 2 tablespoons of butter, off heat, to the sauce, stirring, until the butter melts and forms a creamy mixture.
  • Add fish to the pan, spoon sauce over the fish, top the fish and sauce with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley, and serve.

SKILLET SEARED SALMON WITH GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Skillet Seared Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by AzWench

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 oz) salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp + 1 tsp unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
1/2 tsp honey
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove salmon fillets from refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature 10 minutes. Meanwhile prepared garlic lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan melt 1 tsp butter over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until lightly golden brown, about 1 - 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Let sauce simmer until it has reduced by half (to about 3 Tbsp), about 3 minutes. Stir in butter and honey and whisk until combined. Set sauce aside. Dab both sides of salmon dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering add salmon and cook about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Plate salmon (leaving oil in pan) and drizzle each serving generously with butter sauce, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately. Recipe source: Cooking Classy

GARLIC ROASTED SHRIMP WITH LEMON THYME BUTTER SAUCE RECIPE



Garlic Roasted Shrimp with Lemon Thyme Butter Sauce Recipe image

Provided by lascrna

Number Of Ingredients 12

Thyme butter:
2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp good quality olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt & pepper to taste
1 cup lemon thyme butter
zest and juice from 1 lemon
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
1 Tbsp fresh parsley
1 Tbsp fresh chives, coarsely chopped
pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Rinse shrimp and spread on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oiland season with garlic, salt and pepper, tossing to coat thoroughly. Spread in a single layer and place in oven for about 5 minutes, just until opaque. Do not overcook. Melt the lemon thyme butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add lemon juice and zest and simmer 5 minutes. Arrange shrimp on platter and serve with sauce for dipping.

GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SAUCE WITH PAN CHICKEN



GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SAUCE WITH PAN CHICKEN image

Categories     Chicken     Fry     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lemon

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
5-6 Cloves minced garlic
8 Tbs butter
¼ cup - fresh flat leaf parsley - fine chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup - white wine
1 ½ cup - chicken broth
2 Tbs lemon juice
2 Tbs flour
2 Chicken breast halves
Trader Joe's Lemon Pepper Pappardelle Pasta

Steps:

  • Sauce -- Melt and very lightly brown butter and garlic in pan over medium heat. Mix in parsley, salt/pepper. Add white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice. Mix the flour with a little bit of the liquid in a small cup then add it all back to the pan. Bring to boil, simmer, reduce by half. Chicken -- I just used a couple split chicken breasts, pounded out evenly. 2 Tbs olive oil in a pan, 4-5 minutes on each side until browned, still moist in middle. Finish -- Toss Sauce with cooked Trader Joe's Lemon Pepper Pappardelle Pasta, lay chicken breasts on top. a Sprig or two of fresh parsley on top is nice as well.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too much butter or garlic at once, it will not brown properly and will make your sauce greasy.
  • Cook the butter and garlic over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Stir the sauce constantly. This will help to prevent the butter from separating and the garlic from burning.
  • Taste the sauce before serving. Adjust the seasonings to your liking.

Conclusion:

Lemon garlic butter sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. Whether you are using it on chicken, fish, or vegetables, this sauce is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your meal, give lemon garlic butter sauce a try.

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