Lemon Pepper Butter Sauce
This flavor-packed Lemon Pepper Sauce is easy to make with simple ingredients like butter, garlic, lemon, and honey. Ready in minutes, it’s perfect for adding flavor to chicken, fish, veggies, pasta, and more!
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Servings: 4 servings (about 1 cup)
Calories: 226kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Whisk in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and honey until smooth.
- Simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to blend the flavors.
- Remove from heat and toss immediately with freshly cooked wings or use as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Be sure to saute the garlic briefly before adding the lemon juice to prevent it from turning blue or green.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- The sauce can be reheated in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each one.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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