Lemon Butter Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
sliced into 1/2 inch pieces, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and ground white pepper
Directions
- 1
Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter. Allow the butter to melt, add onion and garlic and cook stirring frequently. Cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil over high heat. Continue to cook until the liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 3-5 minutes.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low, add 3 tablespoons of butter at a time and whisk the butter in until it is completely melted. You want the butter to slowly soften into an emulsified sauce, not quickly melting; it is a process. Add the remaining butter 3 tablespoons at a time until all the butter has been added into the sauce. The last addition will be just 2 tbsp. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- 3
Serve immediately or store sauce up to 2 hours at room temperature. If you are to reheat the sauce, do it over a low setting otherwise the sauce will separate.
- 4
If it does separate remember the sauce will still taste the same, just not have the same look, it will look more like melted butter. After a few times of making the sauce, you will get the hang of it.
- 5
Cooking this sauce on low heat is key.
Lemon Butter Sauce
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About this Recipe
Looking to elevate your next meal with a burst of bright, luxurious flavor? Our Lemon Butter Sauce is the answer, transforming simple ingredients into a decadent, restaurant-quality accompaniment. It’s the perfect way to add a touch of gourmet elegance to everyday dishes.
This recipe champions the sheer delight of simplicity, letting two classic ingredients—fresh lemon and rich butter—truly shine. The nuanced addition of aromatic yellow onion and garlic, balanced by a hint of dry white wine, builds a complex flavor profile that beautifully complements the creamy, tangy core of the sauce. It's a testament to how fundamental components can create something truly special.
Prepare for a sauce that feels both indulgent and wonderfully refreshing. You'll experience a creamy, buttery texture that beautifully coats your palate, immediately followed by a mild tang from the fresh lemon juice, which expertly cuts through the richness. This balance ensures the sauce is never overwhelming but always invigorating, leaving a bright finish. It's a versatile and elegant addition that promises to brighten any meal, offering that sought-after restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
While this Lemon Butter Sauce is divine as written, it also welcomes creative adjustments to suit your pantry or preferences:
- For a different aromatic profile, you can swap the yellow onion for a finely minced shallot.
- If dry white wine isn't on hand, a good quality chicken or vegetable broth can be used to add depth, though the flavor will be slightly different.
- Feel free to incorporate a pinch of dried herbs like tarragon or chives at the end for an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal.
This incredibly versatile sauce is a perfect companion for pan-seared fish, roasted chicken, steamed asparagus, or simply tossed with pasta for an elegant and satisfying meal. You'll find yourself reaching for this recipe again and again.