Description
A silky, aromatic sage butter sauce that transforms pasta, fish, or vegetables into an elegant and flavorful dish. Quick to make, comforting, and endlessly versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 to 12 fresh sage leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a skillet over medium heat and let it warm up.
- Combine Ingredients: Add butter to the skillet and allow it to melt slowly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Once the butter is foaming, add the sage leaves and garlic.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir gently as the sage crisps and the garlic turns golden.
- Cook to Perfection: Let the butter continue to cook until it reaches a light golden-brown color, releasing a nutty aroma.
- Finishing Touches: Squeeze in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and give it a final stir.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle over your favorite pasta, fish, or roasted vegetables while warm.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter so you can control the salt level.
- Add a splash of pasta water if serving with pasta for a silky texture.
- Fresh sage leaves give the best aroma and crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg