Description
Learn how to make a flavorful Herb Brown Butter Sauce that is perfect for drizzling over pasta, roasted veggies, or proteins. This easy-to-make sauce features a nutty brown butter base infused with fragrant fresh herbs and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the butter begins to foam and turn golden brown, about 4–5 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Once browned and nutty-smelling, immediately reduce the heat to low and stir in the rosemary, thyme, sage, and garlic if using. Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, stir in lemon juice for brightness.
- Serve warm over pasta, roasted vegetables, gnocchi, chicken, or fish.
Notes
- This sauce is best used immediately after preparing but can be stored in the fridge and gently reheated.
- For a deeper flavor, let the herbs crisp slightly in the butter.
- Dried herbs can be used in a pinch, but fresh herbs give the best aroma and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
