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Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: Mary & Susan
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

A quick and flavorful garlic butter sauce made by gently infusing melted butter with fresh minced garlic and finishing with parsley for a delicious, versatile topping perfect for pasta, vegetables, seafood, or bread.


Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 6 large garlic cloves, minced
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley


Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Infuse with Garlic: Heat the butter in a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat. As it melts, stir in the minced garlic. Cook gently for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until the garlic becomes tender and fragrant without browning.
  2. Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the minced fresh parsley. Season with kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately to enjoy at its freshest.

Notes

  • Do not let the garlic brown to avoid bitterness.
  • Use fresh parsley for the best flavor and color.
  • This sauce is ideal for drizzling over vegetables, pasta, seafood, or as a bread dip.
  • Can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving.
  • Adjust garlic amount to your preference for milder or stronger flavor.
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American