Homemade lemon pepper sauce can be made with a few simple ingredients and will add a burst of fresh, tangy flavor to things like chicken wings, pasta, and more.

 

This lemon pepper sauce is the perfect dipping sauce for things like chicken wings, chicken tenders, seafood and more.

Why this sauce recipe works

Easy – This recipe requires just a few ingredients that you probably already have at home and can be made in about 5 minutes.

Flavor – Want to add flavor to your meal, drizzle this or use it as a sauce to add fresh, zesty flavor.

Ingredients needed

• Butter – I like using unsalted butter to control the sodium. You can substitute with salted butter, just omit the salt in the recipe.
• Fresh lemon juice – Fresh lemon juice is best. It will add a bright, tangy flavor.
• Fresh lemon zest – The lemon zest
• Garlic powder – The amount of garlic powder can be adjusted to your taste.
• Ground black pepper – I recommend using fresh ground black pepper to add a little spiciness.
• Salt – Just a pinch of salt is just to balance the flavors.

How to make lemon pepper sauce

Step one: Place butter into a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step two: Once the butter has melted, whisk in lemon juice, zest, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.

Step three: Remove the pan from heat and serve.

How to store

Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for up to 1 week.

Reheat: Since the base of the sauce is butter, it will solidify once it’s stored in the refrigerator. Just reheat in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Recipe tips

• You can adjust each of the ingredients to your taste. If you prefer a more garlic flavor, add a little extra garlic powder or substitute with 1 teaspoon of fresh minced garlic.
• Like a spicier sauce? Add a little extra ground black pepper or a splash of hot sauce.

How to use lemon pepper butter sauce

There are many ways to use this delicious sauce recipe. A few favorites include:

• Chicken wings – Use to coat the wings or as a wing dipping sauce.
• Pasta – Perfect to toss freshly cooked pasta like fettuccini, angel hair spaghetti, and even egg noodles.
• Seafood – This is so good to drizzle over shrimp, scallops, or fish.
• Vegetables – Drizzle of roasted vegetables for a boost of flavor.
• Chicken – This sauce works well on chicken tenders, chicken cutlets, and more.

If you love lemon flavors, be sure to try some of these amazing lemon desserts.

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