Best Lemon And Herb Butter Sauce Recipes

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LEMON AND HERB BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Lemon and Herb Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Sauces

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces unsalted butter
2 sage leaves, finely chopped
1 lemon, grated zest and juice
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan and once it is bubbling, add the sage and lemon zest.
  • Gently cook for 1 minute and then add the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Cook for a further minute and then pour over cooked pasta, chicken or fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.4, Fat 46.1, SaturatedFat 29.1, Cholesterol 121.9, Sodium 85.4, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2.5, Protein 1.1

LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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This lemon garlic butter sauce is rich, flavorful, and SO easy to make! Serve it on pasta, couscous, roasted veggies, and more.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories     Component

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
1 garlic clove (grated)
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
Parsley (for garnish)
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and salt and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice. Season with freshly ground pepper and sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if using.
  • Serve with steamed artichokes for dipping or toss with pasta. See the blog post above for additional serving suggestions.

LEMON BUTTER HERB PASTA



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A quick, delicious, and light-tasting sauce with a zesty lemon flavor! You can easily add chicken, shrimp, or your favorite veggies to personalize this basic sauce. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Elizabeth Sanford

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
¼ cup butter
¼ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, basil, and garlic into the butter. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until thickened to your desired texture, 5 to 7 minutes
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper. Stir cooked pasta into the butter sauce to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 83.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

LEMON HERB BUTTER



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This was an accidental compound butter that is refreshing and delicious on rolls, stuffed into the skin of a turkey before cooking, or added to steamed vegetables.

Provided by Karin Landers

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Compound Butter Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mash butter in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper into the butter until thoroughly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 16.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dry white wine
3 lemons, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 teaspoon salt
3 turns freshly ground black pepper
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut up, at room temperature
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonreactive skillet over high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the wine, lemons, garlic, and shallots. Cook for 3 minutes, breaking up and mashing the lemons with a wire whisk. Stir in the salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and hot sauce and cook until the mixture is somewhat syrupy, for about 3 minutes. Stir in the cream and cook for 1 minute. Over low heat, whisk in the butter a few pats at a time. When all of the butter has been added, remove from the heat, but continue whisking until all of the butter is incorporated into the sauce. Strain the sauce, pressing all of the liquid into a bowl. Stir in the parsley. Serve immediately, or keep warm for a few minutes until ready to use.

GRILLED SALMON WITH LEMON-HERB BUTTER SAUCE



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Fresh salmon, tart lemon and herby dill are our favorite culinary harbingers of the arrival of spring. Celebrate your first grillout of the season with this light and fresh entrée and simple sauce for salmon, which is perfect for a celebratory dinner or just a simple family supper.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 lb. salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small saucepan, combine shallots, wine and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is reduced to about 2 to 3 tablespoons, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in cold butter 1 tablespoon at a time until each is well blended. Stir in dill, chives and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover to keep warm.
  • In small bowl, combine oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; mix well. Brush over salmon fillets. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • When grill is heated, place salmon, skin side up, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork, turning once and brushing occasionally with any remaining oil mixture. If necessary, reheat butter sauce over very low heat, stirring constantly. Serve salmon with butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 1 g

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