Description
Rich, creamy seafood garlic butter dipping sauce promises Mediterranean coastal flavors that dance across palates. Luxurious butter, minced garlic, and delicate herbs will elevate your dining experience with each silky, indulgent spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Spices:
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, watching carefully to prevent scorching.
- Introduce minced garlic and cook for a brief moment, releasing its aromatic essence without allowing it to brown or burn.
- Infuse the butter with tangy lemon juice, rich Worcestershire sauce, a pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper, warming paprika, and optional fiery cayenne for depth of flavor.
- Allow the liquid mixture to bubble gently, creating a harmonious blend of seasonings and ensuring all ingredients marry together seamlessly.
- Transition the pan off the heat and fold in vibrant, freshly chopped parsley, which will brighten the sauce and add a touch of verdant color and herbaceous complexity.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels and prevent overseasoning.
- Crush garlic instead of mincing for more intense flavor infusion into the sauce.
- Add a splash of white wine for extra depth and complexity in the sauce.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing cayenne pepper according to personal heat tolerance.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg