Carrabba’s Lemon Butter Sauce
Learn how to make Carrabba’s Lemon Butter Sauce at home! This easy, zesty, buttery Italian sauce is perfect for seafood, chicken, pasta, and vegetables. Quick, delicious, and restaurant-style flavor in under 15 minutes.
Equipment & Tools
- Large nonstick skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Small bowl for cutting butter
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp rader Joe's clarified butter
- 3 tbsp finely chopped white onion
- 3 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Iberia dry white wine
- 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces
- Sea salt, to taste
- White pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of clarified butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and garlic, cooking until translucent (about 4–5 minutes).
- Pour in white wine and fresh lemon juice, simmering for 4–5 minutes to slightly reduce the liquid.
- Gradually add cold butter pieces, stirring until fully melted to create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Season with sea salt and white pepper to taste, then turn off the heat.
- Add chopped parsley for freshness and color, if desired.
- Serve immediately or let sit at room temperature for up to an hour.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor; bottled juice may taste dull.
- Add butter slowly while whisking to ensure the sauce doesn’t separate.
- Cook onions and garlic until just translucent, not browned.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbspCalories: 110kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 35mg (12%)Sodium: 45mg (2%)Potassium: 25mg (1%)Fiber: 0gSugar: 0.5g (1%)Calcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg (1%)
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