Brown Butter Sage Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 –12 fresh sage leaves
- 1 small garlic clove lightly smashed (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: small squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a pinch of lemon zest
Instructions
- Place butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat
- Let butter melt slowly, swirling the pan occasionally
- Continue cooking until butter foams, then watch for golden-brown flecks and a nutty aroma
- Add sage leaves and smashed garlic (if using)
- Cook for 30–45 seconds until sage is crisp
- Remove pan from heat
- Season with salt and black pepper
- Add lemon juice or zest if using
- Stir gently and use immediately
Notes
Use unsalted butter for better control of seasoning
Fresh sage is essential; dried sage won’t work the same
Keep heat at medium to prevent burning
Butter should be golden with amber flecks, not dark brown
Best served immediately