Garlic Butter Sauce (10 Minutes)

This garlic butter sauce recipe is super easy and can be made in 10 min. It’s great for spooning over pasta, seafood or veggies, giving any dish a burst of flavor with very little effort!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• 10 Minute Easy – Made in only 10 minutes, using basic pantry ingredients you probably have in your cupboard.
• Versatile & Tasty – Ideal with pasta, seafood, vegetables or as a dipping sauce for bread.
• Rich & Flavorful – The right combination of buttery goodness and garlicky scent makes all the dishes mouthwatering!

Ingredients

• Butter – The backbone of the sauce, adds that creamy, fat-rich texture, what gives that buttery mouth-feel. It also aids in carrying and amplifying the flavors of the other ingredients.
• Garlic – The leading component that gives the sauce a deep, savory smell and brings a bit of sweetness and nuttiness when cooked. It lends warmth and complexity to the flavor.
• Parsley — A fresh, herby hit that balances the rich butter and garlic. It gives a little color and a slight earthiness that pairs exactly with the sauce.
• Salt – The most important seasoning that lifts and heightens all the flavours, causes each ingredient to sing and unifies the sauce.

Instructions

1. Sauté the Garlic – In a pan, over medium heat, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly golden (take care not to burn).

2. Season & Simmer — Sprinkle in a pinch of salt, then simmer the sauce for one more minute and let the flavors meld. If you want, add a splash of pasta water for a silkier yield.

3. Toss with Spaghetti – Off the heat, stir in cooked spaghetti and toss to fully coat with the sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Pro Tips

• Use Good Ingredients — The use of fresh garlic and high-quality butter makes all of the difference in flavor. Skip pre-minced garlic and low-quality butter, though, as they will impact the sauce’s richness and aroma.
• Cook Garlic at Low Heat – Garlic chars quickly and becomes bitter if cooked on high heat. Keep the heat low, stirring constantly until it’s just fragrant and lightly golden.
• Save Pasta Water for a Silky Sauce — A quick splash of starchy pasta water lets the sauce coat the spaghetti seamlessly. It also keeps the butter from separating, leaving the dish with a creamy finish.
• Don’t Cook Parsley Too Long — Cooking parsley too long will dull its flavor (and its color). Add it in after you take the sauce off the heat to preserve its fresh, vibrant flavor.

How To Use Garlic Butter

• Pasta & Noodles — Mix it with spaghetti, fettuccine, or any pasta for an easy but tasty dish. It also makes a great base for a creamy or seafood pasta.
• Seafood — Drizzle over shrimp, lobster, scallops or grilled fish for a luxurious, buttery finish. It really brings out the natural sweetness of seafood.
• Vegetables — Drizzle it over roasted, steamed or sautéed veggies, such as broccoli, asparagus or green beans. The garlic and the butter enhance their native flavors.
• Bread & Toast — spread on warm bread, baguettes or dinner rolls make a crispy garlic bread. You can even brush it on grilled cheese sandwiches to amp things up a bit.
• Steak & Meat — Glue over grilled steak, chicken or lamb for an instant jolt of luxuriousness. It gives moisture and a big, savory taste to meats.
• Rice & Potatoes — Swirl into mashed potatoes, drizzle over baked potatoes, or stir into rice for a flavor boost. It’s a fast way to boost basic side dishes.
• Dipping Sauce – Use as a dipping sauce for breadsticks, shrimp, or roasted meats. It’s also great for dunking pizza crusts!

Frequently Asked Questions

How To Store And Reheat

Storing

• Refrigerate: Allow the sauce to cool completely, then store in an airtight container or glass jar. Kept in the refrigerator, it stays fresh for 3–4 days.
• Freeze: If you want to keep it for longer, transfer the sauce to an ice cube tray and freeze it. When firm, transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe bag, and they will stay good for up to 3 months.

Reheating

• Stovetop: Heat the sauce in a small pot over low flame, stirring occasionally. If it thickens, add a splash of water or broth to bring it together.
• Microwave: Heat in 10–15 second increments, stirring between, until melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat and separate.

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Recipe

Garlic Butter Sauce (10 Minutes)

This garlic butter sauce recipe is super easy and can be made in 10 min. It’s great for spooning over pasta, seafood or veggies, giving any dish a burst of flavor with very little effort!

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Course: Main Course, main dish, quick and easy, sauce

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 5kcal

Author: Imsen

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INGREDIENTS

• ▢ 4 tablespoon butter
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

• Sauté the Garlic – In a pan, over medium heat, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly golden (take care not to burn).
• Season & Simmer — Sprinkle in a pinch of salt, then simmer the sauce for one more minute and let the flavors meld. If you want, add a splash of pasta water for a silkier yield.
• Toss with Spaghetti – Off the heat, stir in cooked spaghetti and toss to fully coat with the sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

NOTES

• Use Unsalted Butter for Better Control — Unsalted butter gives you control over the salt level to your taste, so you don’t run the risk of your sauce being too salty.
• Keep the heat low — Garlic needs to be cooked over low to medium heat to avoid burning, which turns it from sweet and aromatic to bitter.
• Serve Immediately for Best Texture – Garlic butter sauce thickens on cooling, so it’s best enjoyed fresh. If necessary, reheat gently with a splash of water or broth to its silky state.

NUTRITION

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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