Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Bright & Buttery Garlic Lemon Sauce for Seafood, Pasta, and Veggies Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp lemon zest 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and black pepper to taste 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish) Directions: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the olive oil and butter. Let the butter melt completely, stirring occasionally. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and just lightly golden. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to let the flavors meld. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley if using. Serve warm over seafood, grilled chicken, vegetables, or pasta. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 6 minutes | Total Time: 11 minutes Kcal: 95 kcal per 2 tbsp | Servings: Approx. 6 servings #lemonbuttersauce #garliclemonbutter #saucerecipe #seafoodsauce #butteryglaze #easyhomemadesauce #herbsandcitrus #garlicbuttermagic #quickflavor #brightandbold #butterygarlicsauce #saucetopping #lemonlovers #homecookingmadeeasy #saucethelife #seafooddinner #zestygarlicbutter #saucymagic #pastaenhancer #cookingwithflavor This Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce is sunshine in a pan! Ready in 10 minutes, it's bright, buttery, and bold—perfect for seafood, veggies, or your favorite pasta.

Garlic Butter Rice Fluffy Garlic Butter Rice with Herbs and Golden Flavor Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth) 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish) Directions: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, not browned. Stir in the rice and toast it in the garlic butter for 2–3 minutes, coating each grain. Pour in the chicken broth, add salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 220 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #garlicbutterrice #ricerecipe #easymeals #sideideas #butterygarlic #garliclovers #quickrecipes #comfortfood #dinnerideas #homecooking #familymeals #herbedrice #chickenbrothrice #pantrystaples #ricebowl #garlicflavor #easycomfortfood #savoryrice #homemadesides #weeknightmeals This Garlic Butter Rice is the side dish you'll keep coming back to 🧄🍚 Buttery, garlicky, and done in 25 minutes—what more do you need?