Lemon Butter Sauce

When dinner needs a little something extra (but you don’t know what), try Lemon Butter Sauce. A professional chef’s secret weapon, this nutty brown butter sauce is ready in mere minutes and works citrusy magic on fish, chicken, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Pantry
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 stick, cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 small shallot minced, about 1-2 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small, heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook, swirling constantly, until butter turns dark golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in shallots until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat and stir in parsley, thyme, and lemon juice.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper). Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 434IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
Keyword butter, lemon, sauce
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