Bold, creamy butter sauce with fresh lemon, garlic, and spices—perfect for steak, seafood, or vegetables.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
→ Fresh
02 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
→ Pantry
06 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter until just foamy.
02 - Add the finely minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
03 - Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper if using.
04 - Simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley, chives, and thyme leaves.
06 - Use immediately as a warm accompaniment to steak, seafood, vegetables, or bread.
