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Garlic Butter Recipe For Seafood

This garlic butter sauce is rich, savory, and perfect for elevating any seafood dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Various
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Garlic press (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the fresh parsley and cook for another minute.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. If desired, sprinkle in the red pepper flakes.
  7. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over your cooked seafood.
  8. Serve the garlic butter sauce warm.

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor.