Best 5 Better Than Butter Sauce Recipes

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Craving a rich, buttery sauce that elevates your dishes to the next level? Look no further than our collection of Better Than Butter Sauce recipes. These sauces are not only incredibly flavorful but also versatile, complementing a wide range of dishes from savory meats to delicate seafood. From the classic and comforting Garlic Butter Sauce to the tangy Lemon Butter Sauce, and the creamy and indulgent Herb Butter Sauce, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your loved ones, our Better Than Butter Sauce recipes are sure to become your go-to favorites.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

BEURRE BLANC (CLASSIC FRENCH BUTTER SAUCE)



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This is a classic butter sauce. It works well with fish. It's flexible, too, and can take on flavors like chile, ginger and mustard.

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 20m

Yield About one cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste, if desired
8 tablespoons butter, cut into 12 pieces

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add the vinegar and wine. Cook until the liquid is almost totally reduced.
  • Add the heavy cream and salt and bring to the boil. Add the pieces of butter, a few at a time, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 625, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 42 grams, Sodium 374 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 2 grams

BETTER BURGER SAUCE



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For a little added burger excitement, this sauce goes great with any of your favorites!

Provided by big surprise

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ bunch green onions, chopped
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Worcestershire sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain water, and allow to cool, then peel, chop, and set aside.
  • In a bowl, stir together the vinegar and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, parsley, green onions, and chopped egg, and stir until well blended. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 28.4 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 371.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

VERY BASIC BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Very Basic Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Woman

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup butter
1 cup water or 1 cup milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir cornstarch into water with whisk and set aside.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan.
  • Slowly whisk in water and bring to a low boil for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in butter flavoring and serve over hot pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.8, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 164.3, Carbohydrate 0.8, Protein 0.2

BETTER-THAN-OLIVE GARDEN® ALFREDO SAUCE



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Whether it's chicken Alfredo or fettuccine Alfredo, the Alfredo sauce has always had my heart. This is a simple and basic recipe for Italian starters. Enjoy!

Provided by str0ngwarri0r

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons sweet butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Melt butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cream, garlic, and white pepper; bring to just under a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir Parmesan cheese into cream mixture and simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, 8 to 10 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese to sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to serving plates. Spoon sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 208.3 mg, Fat 67.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 37.7 g, Sodium 561.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter or margarine for this recipe, as salted butter can make the sauce too salty.
  • If you don't have onion powder, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of minced onion.
  • If you don't have garlic powder, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of minced garlic.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • This sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables, chicken, or fish.

Conclusion:

This better-than-butter sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. The next time you are looking for a new sauce to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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