Jul 14 2026
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Ingredients
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Lemon Butter
Method
Preparing Lemon Butter
- 1
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Stir occasionally to ensure it does not brown.
- 2
Juice the Lemons
While the butter is melting, juice the 3 fresh lemons, discarding the seeds. You should have about 1/2 cup of lemon juice.
- 3
Chop Garlic and Parsley
Finely chop the 2 garlic cloves and 1 cup of fresh parsley.
- 4
- 5
Cool and Store
Allow the lemon butter to cool slightly before transferring it to a jar or container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
