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Gordon Ramsay Brown Butter Sage Sauce

A rich, nutty brown butter sage sauce inspired by Gordon Ramsay. Only five ingredients, ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 portions
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 85 g unsalted butter preferably European-style
  • 6 leaves fresh sage whole
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, swirling occasionally.
  2. Once it foams and turns golden with brown flecks, add smashed garlic.
  3. Add sage leaves and let them crisp for 10–15 seconds.
  4. Turn off the heat, stir in lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
  5. Serve immediately over pasta, vegetables, or fish.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to watch the butter change color.