Best 8 Lime Garlic Butter Sauce Recipes
**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of Lime Garlic Butter Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will elevate your dishes to new heights.** From succulent shrimp bathed in a luscious lime garlic butter sauce to tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, tangy embrace, this collection of recipes promises an explosion of taste in every bite. Dive into the vibrant world of citrusy lime, aromatic garlic, and velvety butter, and let your palate experience the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary novice, these recipes will guide you effortlessly through the steps to create unforgettable meals that will leave your family and friends craving for more. Embark on this gastronomic adventure and discover the transformative power of Lime Garlic Butter Sauce.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
GARLIC LIME SHRIMP
Our son, a restaurant owner, showed me how to make this quick shrimp and noodle dish zipped up with garlic and cayenne. I take advantage of this area's ample shrimp supply and make this special entree often. It's also tasty served over rice.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, garlic, salt and cayenne in butter until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and parsley. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 229mg cholesterol, Sodium 721mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.
LIME BUTTER SAUCE
It takes only 5 minutes to make this fantastic sauce. Once you see how versatile it is - it works perfectly with the grilled salmon and the grilled corn - you'll want to make it for a whole host of your summer favorites.
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Blender Dairy Garlic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lime Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes about 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
TEQUILA LIME SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine the tequila, lime juice, shallots, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper in a saute pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce by half. Stir in the cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Whisk in the butter and remove from the heat. Continue whisking until all of the butter is incorporated. Serve immediately.
- Remove the rellenos from the oven. Spoon 1/4 cup of the sauce on each plate and place the rellenos directly on top. Garnish with the tortilla strips and the cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle Essence on the rim.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
GRILLED HALIBUT WITH CILANTRO GARLIC BUTTER
Delicious! My husband absolutely loves this recipe! Fish is simply seasoned with lime juice, then served with a cilantro lime garlic sauce. Serve over a bed of greens with a nice loaf of bread for a complete meal.
Provided by SerenaBloom
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Halibut
Time 33m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for high heat. Squeeze the juice from the lime wedges over fish fillets, then season them with salt and pepper.
- Grill fish fillets for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and fish can be flaked with a fork. Remove to a warm serving plate.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the butter, remaining lime juice and cilantro. Serve fish with the cilantro butter sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 173.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
This rich, easy garlic cream sauce recipe is requested at every family occasion I attend. Don't be afraid to alter the recipe with more or less garlic to suit your taste. -Joy McQuaid, Darlington, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese and pepper. Serve over pasta. If desired, garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 32g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
LIME BUTTER SAUCE
This versatile 5 minutes sauce will be wonderful on salmon, grilled corn or a host of ways your imagination will come up with. You can make it a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator, stir before using. From Gourmet Magazine
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Lime
Time 5m
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.
- With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.
- Makes 3/4 cup.
GRILLED SALMON WITH LIME BUTTER SAUCE
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Fish Quick & Easy Lime Salmon Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
- Season salmon all over with salt and pepper, then grill, flesh sides down, on lightly oiled grill rack (covered only if using gas grill) 4 minutes. Turn fillets over and grill (covered only if using gas grill) until just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes more. Sprinkle fillets with zest and top each with 1 tablespoon lime butter sauce.
CILANTRO AND LIME BUTTER
Use this slightly spicy, flavored butter for grilled meats with a Latin flavor. Top meat right off the grill with a tablespoon or so. Make for day of use.
Provided by Nina
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Compound Butter Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Mix in cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt to taste. Cover, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1.9 mg
Tips:
- To make the most of the lime flavor, use fresh limes whenever possible.
- If you don't have shallots, you can use a small onion instead.
- If you want a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- This sauce is also great with other types of seafood, such as shrimp, scallops, and salmon.
- You can use this sauce as a marinade for chicken or pork before grilling or roasting.
Conclusion:
This lime garlic butter sauce is a quick and easy way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. It's perfect for seafood, chicken, pork, and vegetables. The bright citrus flavor of the limes and the savory garlic and butter make this sauce a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a simple but delicious way to spice up your meal, give this lime garlic butter sauce a try.
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