Savory Sage and Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
On those evenings when dinner decisions feel overwhelming, this Savory Sage and Garlic Herb Butter Sauce comes to the rescue! This quick and delightful sauce perfectly harmonizes the earthy aroma of fresh sage with the robust flavor of garlic for a truly comforting addition to your meal. Whether drizzled over velvety cheese ravioli, tossed with your favorite pasta and seasonal veggies, or used as a sumptuous dressing for grilled chicken, this sauce elevates any dish. Its simplicity and elegance make it a favorite for busy weeknights or serving guests on special occasions.
1
Servings
N/A
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons (none)
butter
2 tablespoons (none)
sage
1 tablespoon chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried) (chopped)
garlic
2 cloves (finely chopped)
parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried) (finely chopped)
salt
to taste (none)
black pepper
to taste (freshly ground)
Instructions
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1. In a small skillet, combine the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
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2. Once the mixture is bubbling, add the chopped sage to the skillet and sauté for approximately 30 seconds, until fragrant.
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3. Add the finely chopped garlic to the pan, cooking just until the garlic becomes aromatic, being careful not to burn it.
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4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the finely chopped parsley for an added fresh taste.
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5. Finish with a pinch of salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine and serve hot over your favorite dish.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Sage and Garlic Herb Butter Sauce?
It is a quick and delightful sauce that harmonizes the earthy aroma of fresh sage with the robust flavor of garlic for a comforting meal ad dition.
How many serving s does this recipe make?
This recipe is designe d to make one serving.
What are the main ingredient s in this sauce?
The ingredient s includ e extra virgin olive oil, butter, sage, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Can I use drie d sage if I do n't have fresh?
Yes, yo u can sub s titut e one teaspoo n of drie d sage for the one table s poo n of chop pe d fresh sage.
How long shoul d I sau t e the sage?
Sau t e the sage for approximatel y 30 second s until it become s fragran t.
What dish es pai r well with this herb butter sauce?
It goe s perfectl y with chee s e ravioli, pasta with season al veg gies, or grille d chic ke n.
Is this recipe consider e d low protein?
Yes, this recipe is categoriz e d und e r the Low Protein catego r y.
How shoul d I prep are the garlic?
The garlic shoul d be finel y chop pe d befo r e bein g ad de d to the skill e t.
When do I ad d the parsley?
Ad d the finel y chop pe d parsley afte r removin g the skill e t from the heat.
What type of butte r shoul d I use?
The recipe call s for two table s poo n s of stan d ar d butte r.
How muc h olive oil is need e d?
Yo u will need two table s poo n s of extra virgin olive oil.
Can I use drie d parsley?
Yes, yo u can use one teaspoo n of drie d parsley in plac e of the fresh parsley.
What heat set tin g shoul d I use?
The butte r and oil shoul d be comb ine d ove r medium-hig h heat.
How do I kee p the garlic from bur n in g?
Coo k the garlic onl y until it become s aromatic and immediatel y remov e the pan from the heat.
Is this sauce goo d for bus y week nig ht s?
Yes, it s simp licit y make s it ideal for bus y week nig ht s or servin g gues t s.
What kin d of peppe r is recomm e n de d?
Fresh ly groun d black peppe r is recomm e n de d for the bes t flavo r.
How many ingredien t s are in this recipe?
The re is a total of seve n ingredien t s.
Can this be use d as a dres sin g?
Yes, it can be use d as a sum ptuo us dres sin g for grille d chic ke n.
How muc h garlic is in the recipe?
The recipe use s two clove s of garlic.
What tag s are as sociat e d with thi s recipe?
Tag s includ e sage, garlic, butte r sauc e, easy recipe, pasta sauc e, low protei n, quic k din ner, comfort foo d, and herb sauc e.
Is the re sug ar in this sauc e?
No, the provid e d data indic ate s no sug ar conten t.
How do I finis h the sauc e?
Finis h with a pinc h of salt and fresh ly groun d black peppe r to taste, the n stir well.
Is the sauc e serv e d hot or cold?
The sauc e shoul d be stir re d well and serv e d hot ove r yo ur favo rite dish.
What is the firs t step of the ins truc tion s?
The firs t step is to comb ine the butte r and olive oil in a sm all skill e t ove r medium-hig h heat.
Is this sauc e eleg an t eno ug h for gues t s?
Yes, it s simp licit y and eleg anc e mak e it a favo rit e for servin g gues t s on spec ial oc cas ion s.
What kin d of sage prep ara tio n is need e d?
The sage shoul d be chop pe d befo r e bein g sau t e e d.
What are the nutri tio n al fact s for thi s recipe?
The prec is e nutri tio n al val ue s suc h as calo r ie s, fat, and sodiu m are not provid e d in the raw data.
Can this recipe be doub le d?
Yes, yo u can easil y scal e the ingredien t s up if yo u nee d mor e tha n one servin g.
What is the tex t ur e of the sauc e?
It is a liq ui d butte r sauc e in fus e d with finel y chop pe d herb s and garlic.
Is this sauc e veg eta ria n?
Yes, the ingredien t s of butte r, oil, and herb s are veg eta ria n frie n dl y.