Make this sunshine butter sauce in 5 minutes and transform just about anything from boring to fabulous. This recipe is so easy to make, yet it packs a lot of flavor.
This delightful sauce is a game-changer, perfect for drizzling over vegetables, pasta, seafood, or even a freshly baked loaf of bread. With its vibrant, zesty flavors and rich, creamy texture, the Sunshine Butter Sauce will quickly become your go-to for elevating everyday dishes into gourmet delights.
What is Sunshine Butter Sauce?
It is a scrumptious buttery sauce that goes with so many things. I have had it with vegetables, many different types of meat and seafood, and used it as a dipping sauce. Quickly make this sauce with garlic, butter, honey, parsley, lemon, and a bit of salt. It is a bright tasting sauce with a rich garlic undertone.
Restaurant Recipe Finish
Often, restaurants use simple sauces to finish off their dishes. Believe me, they have a handful of tried and true recipes that they use all the time. In my time cooking in restaurants, I have picked up a few of their recipes. Each one had their go-to recipes. However, many of their secret sauces are made of simple pantry ingredients and take just minutes to prepare.
6 Ingredients and 5 Minutes for This Versatile Sauce
Yes, just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this sauce that pairs so well with pasta, steak, shrimp, salmon, scallops, chicken, or vegetables.
If you are baking or pan frying your seafood, add your seafood to this sauce and continue to bake or fry. The results are so scrumptious.
I have pan fried beef and pork steaks in a skillet and added the ingredients to this sauce in the last 5 minutes of frying. It deglazes the pan and combines to make a great sauce accompaniment for the meat.
Make 8 ounces of cooked pasta, add some cooked chicken, and mix with this sauce and you will be amazed at the lovely taste. Of course, top off with some shredded cheese, perhaps Parmesan, Romano, Gorgonzola, Asiago, or another favorite.
Make skewers of meat and vegetables for the grill. Brush this sauce on the top for grilling and make sure to save some for dipping too. Yum.
This makes a delicious dip for your meats, seafood, bread, and vegetables too.
Easy No-Fuss Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe
Use one skillet to melt the butter, add the rest of the ingredients. Cook a few minutes to get all the flavors working together. That is really all there is too this recipe.
Make this Garlic Butter Sauce Recipe in Minutes.
Here are the magical simple ingredients that come together for amazing flavor that will have you reaching for that piece of bread to mop up the leftover sauce. There is no doubt that garlic butter is magnificent on warm bread.
Butter. A good butter is a must in this recipe. I use salted grade A butter. I just add a bit less salt to the end of the recipe.
Honey. We buy our honey locally from a neighbor; however, any honey will work simply fine. Hint: when adding honey to recipes. Spray the measuring container with a bit of spray oil. The honey will slide right out.
Garlic Cloves. While freshly minced garlic is best when used in recipes, I sometimes find myself without any and the store is half hour away. Therefore, I have used store bought minced garlic in a jar and it has worked out wonderfully.
Lemon Juice. I have tried this recipe with and without the lemon as I thought it might be too overpowering. However, it really lifts the sauce and adds that perfect brightness. I really like it better with the fresh lemon juice added.
Parsley. Here I like to use fresh parsley. However, I often purchase the fresh in the store and use it for other recipes. Then freeze the leftovers to keep it fresh. This is a perfect recipe to get out those frozen bags of parsley, chop up the leaves and add to this recipe. Fresh cilantro works well in this recipe too.
Salt. To make all the flavors pop. If desired, add a bit of black pepper.
Once you know how to make this lemon butter sauce, you’re going to want to put it on everything!
Make This Sauce Ahead of Time
This will last in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Just reheat and use in your favorite recipe or as a dip.
Sunshine Butter Sauce
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter melted
- 1 cup Honey
- 8 cloves Garlic minced or 3 tablespoons of jarred minced
- 4 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt adjust as needed
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
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Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.1 cup Butter
- Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.8 cloves Garlic
- Add the honey and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Let it boil a 1-2 minutes.1 cup Honey, 1 teaspoon Salt
- Add the lemon juice. Cook another minute.4 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Turn off the heat and add the parsley.2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley
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Ideas to serve this easy lemon butter sauce
The versatility of our Sunshine Butter Sauce is one of its greatest attributes. Here are some delicious ways to incorporate this zesty lemon butter sauce into your meals:
Drizzle Over Vegetables: Elevate your steamed, roasted, or grilled vegetables by drizzling them with Sunshine Butter Sauce. It pairs particularly well with asparagus, broccoli, green beans, and Brussels sprouts.
Top Your Seafood: Lemon and butter are a classic combination for seafood. Use this sauce to top grilled, baked, or pan-seared fish like salmon, trout, or cod. It’s also fantastic on shrimp, scallops, and lobster.
Enhance Your Pasta: Toss your favorite pasta with Sunshine Butter Sauce for a quick and flavorful meal. Add some sautéed garlic, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra indulgence.
Dress Up Chicken: Add a burst of flavor to your grilled, baked, or pan-fried chicken. This sauce works wonderfully on chicken breasts, thighs, or even a whole roasted chicken.
Perfect Your Potatoes: Pour the sauce over roasted, mashed, or baked potatoes for a rich and tangy twist. It’s an easy way to add depth to your potato dishes.
Dip for Bread: Serve the Sunshine Butter Sauce as a dipping sauce for a warm, crusty loaf of bread. It’s an excellent appetizer or side dish for any meal.
Sauce for Eggs: Elevate your breakfast or brunch with a drizzle of this sauce over poached, scrambled, or fried eggs. It’s a delightful addition to an eggs Benedict.
Grains and Rice:
Mix the sauce into cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous for a simple yet flavorful side dish. It adds a bright and buttery finish that complements a variety of main dishes.
Topping for Tofu:
For a vegetarian option, drizzle the sauce over grilled or pan-fried tofu. It adds a deliciously tangy flavor that pairs well with the mild taste of tofu.
Enhance Your Soups and Stews:
Stir a spoonful of the Sunshine Butter Sauce into your soups and stews just before serving. It adds a rich, buttery flavor and a hint of lemon that can brighten up the entire dish.
No matter how you choose to use it, it’s the best sauce and is sure to bring a delightful burst of flavor to your meals.
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You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.