Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp chopped parsley (optional)
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp grated Parmesan, pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
- Season with a pinch of salt and stir in any optional additions if desired.
- Transfer to a small serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use low heat to avoid burning the garlic.
- Swap fresh garlic for 1/4 tsp garlic powder if needed.
- Refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
