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Lime Butter Sauce

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It takes only 5 minutes to make this fantastic sauce. Once you see how versatile it is — it works perfectly with the grilled salmon and the grilled corn — you'll want to make it for a whole host of your summer favorites.

Cooks' Note:

Lime butter sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Stir before using.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 min

  • Yield

    Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1 large garlic clove, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted

Preparation

  1. Purée garlic with lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. With motor running, add melted butter and blend until emulsified, about 30 seconds.

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