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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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