Description
A nutty, aromatic brown butter sauce enhanced with fresh herbs and a bright squeeze of lemon, perfect for drizzling over pasta, vegetables, fish, or chicken.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter, 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Garlic, 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh Sage, 6 to 8 leaves, chopped
- Fresh Parsley, 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Lemon Juice, 1 tablespoon
- Salt, 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste
- Black Pepper, 1/8 teaspoon, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a small skillet over medium heat and let it warm for about 1 minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the unsalted butter and let it melt completely, then add the minced garlic to gently infuse the butter.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Allow the butter to foam and begin to brown, swirling the pan occasionally to promote even browning and prevent burning.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in the chopped sage and parsley so the herbs briefly sizzle and release their aroma.
- Cook to Perfection: Once the butter has turned a deep golden color with nutty brown specks and a hazelnut aroma, remove the pan from the heat immediately.
- Finishing Touches: Add the lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring gently to combine and balance the flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle the warm herb brown butter sauce over your chosen dish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to better control seasoning.
- Watch the butter closely once it starts to brown, it can go from perfect to burnt very quickly.
- Add delicate herbs like parsley at the end to preserve their fresh flavor and color.
- Reheat gently over low heat, adding a splash of warm water or broth if the sauce tightens or separates.
- Freeze in small portions or ice cube trays for easy use later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 tablespoons (about 30 g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: brown butter sauce, herb brown butter, beurre noisette, herb butter sauce, sauce for pasta