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Lemon Butter Sauce

A quick and easy pan sauce that is perfect for salmon or other fish, that is ready in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, European
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Sauce Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to turn a light golden brown color and smells nutty, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for another minute or so, until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool for a minute or two.
  • Spoon the sauce over your cooked salmon and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Optional: You can also add some minced garlic or chopped herbs like parsley or dill to the sauce for extra flavor.