Best 3 Easy Garlic Butter Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our easy garlic butter sauce, a versatile sauce that elevates any dish with its rich, savory, and aromatic flavors. Made with a harmonious blend of butter, garlic, and herbs, this sauce adds a touch of elegance to your everyday meals. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, our garlic butter sauce recipes cater to all skill levels. From a simple 5-minute sauce to more elaborate variations infused with lemon, herbs, or cheese, we have a recipe for every taste and occasion. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences with our garlic butter sauce collection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARLIC-BUTTERED PASTA



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This pasta goes nicely with any entree. Guests always leave a spot for it on their plates. It's great hot or served cold with fresh herbs from my garden.-Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked small pasta shells, alphabet pasta or ring macaroni
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook garlic in butter over medium-low heat until mixture is fragrant, 4-5 minutes; remove from heat. Drain pasta; add to garlic butter. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CRAB LEGS WITH GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE



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I ended up getting some snow crab legs on sale at the market. I wanted something a little different from plain steamed, boiled, or grilled crab legs, so I ended up throwing a few things together to make this awesome crab leg dish. Enjoy! This would be great with shrimp as well.

Provided by Tamaralynn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound Snow Crab clusters, thawed if necessary
¼ cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut a slit, length-wise, into the shell of each piece of crab.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the butter until translucent; stir in the parsley, salt, and pepper. Continue to heat mixture until bubbling. Add the crab legs; toss to coat; allow to simmer in the butter mixture until completely heated, 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 274.2 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 1030.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREAMY GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE



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This garlic and butter cream sauce is restaurant worthy and is ready in 10 minutes! Serve over your favorite pasta.

Provided by Dan

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

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried basil
1 pinch dried parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in flour and stir until combined and the flour loses its raw smell, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, oregano, basil, and parsley, and bring to a simmer, 3 to 5 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 93.5 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 269.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Tips:

  • To make the garlic butter sauce extra creamy, use a combination of butter and heavy cream.
  • If you don't have fresh garlic, you can use ½ teaspoon of garlic powder instead.
  • You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little bit of heat.
  • If you want a more flavorful sauce, use browned butter instead of regular butter.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply melt the butter and garlic together and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to use it, just reheat it over low heat until melted.

Conclusion:

This easy garlic butter sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It's perfect for topping chicken, fish, vegetables, or pasta. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for bread or crackers. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and flavorful sauce that will enhance any meal.

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