Garlic butter dipping sauce recipes are often tempting to include on your menu. However, many people think they are too time-consuming and difficult for busy chefs to make. Here is a guide that will help you learn how easy it is to create this sauce right at home.
Garlic butter dipping sauce recipes can be made with many different ingredients, including chicken broth, milk or cream, rice vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper as seasonings. Some versions also call for the addition of herbs like parsley and thyme.
Garlic butter dipping sauce
How to make garlic butter dipping sauce?
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves.
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine.
- One and a half cups of olive oil (or sunflower oil).
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Take the garlic cloves and smash and peel them. In a small pot, combine the butter, olive oil, and garlic cloves. Butter should be heated slowly until it melts.
- Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes then add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a small bowl or jar that has been sterilized beforehand (boil in boiling water for 5 minutes). Let it cool to room temperature then serve or refrigerate until needed.
- To serve, place a small dollop of garlic butter at the bottom of each roll.
- To recreate the restaurant version, place some dipping sauce in a saucer and set it on your plate. Serve with the rolls to dip in.
- This dish has a mild garlic flavor that compliments pork’s sweetness well, especially if you use medium-seasoned ham or turkey sausage as toppings instead of bacon or chicken breast.
Make garlic butter dipping sauce
Popular garlic butter dipping sauce recipes
Garlic butter dipping sauce for seafood
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter.
- 1/2 cup garlic cloves.
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (thick consistency).
Instructions
- Place a small amount of the melted butter in a small bowl and add the garlic cloves. If you want a stronger garlic flavor, you may add more butter or garlic. Once you’re ready to serve, keep it in the refrigerator.
- To serve, evenly spread it on top of broiled or grilled seafood before serving.
Garlic butter dipping sauce for seafood
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Garlic butter dipping sauce for shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter.
- 2 garlic cloves, minced.
- 1/2 cup lemon juice.
- Adding two tablespoons of honey (or brown sugar) does the trick.
- Juice of 1 lemon.
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Microwave the food for 2 minutes. Stir until well blended and serve warm.
- This sauce recipe is perfect to serve with broiled or grilled shrimp.
Garlic butter dipping sauce for shrimp
Garlic butter dipping sauce for crab
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter.
- 1 garlic clove.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or plain yogurt, thick consistency).
- Juice of 1 lemon.
Instructions
- Using the same method as above for shrimp, blend ingredients in a bowl and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes. Serve warm.
- Crab is a great companion to the sweetness of this dip and it’s a quick dish to prepare if you use canned crab meat or shrimp from your market’s seafood section.
- Make it colorful by adding paprika.
Garlic butter dipping sauce for crab
Garlic butter dipping sauce for pizza
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter.
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (or seasoning of choice).
- Chop finely 1 teaspoon of parsley.
Instructions
- 30 seconds in the microwave will melt butter. Add hot pepper flakes and parsley then heat for another 30 seconds until well blended. Serve warm.
- Garlic butter dipping sauce is great to serve with store-bought pizza. All you need to do is spread the dip on top before serving warm or cold.
Garlic butter dipping sauce for pizza
Cooking notes for garlic butter dipping sauce
- If you serve this sauce cold, it will become overpowering.
- You may use fresh parsley, dill, or tarragon to create a French version of this recipe.
- You can also substitute the lemon juice with lemon zest.
- You may substitute half of the butter with unsalted margarine or olive oil.
- You may use low-fat (1% or 2%) yogurt for the thickeners mentioned above.
- This recipe is very easy to double and triple if you will be serving a larger group of people. Just increase the number of garlic cloves and/or add more butter, mayonnaise, yogurt, etc, according to your taste preference..
- If you will be using this recipe for a large group, you can serve it in a self-serve sauce bar. You may set it up with cocktail-sized cups or small bowls with spoons at the end of each table.
- The garlic butter dipping sauce recipe is usually served at a temperature between 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. If your dining room or party hall is not air-conditioned, you can place them in the refrigerator for an hour before serving to create an even chillier effect.
- This recipe is best served with garlic bread as side dishes in addition to vegetable platters and/or pasta salads as appetizers.
Garlic bread is the perfect match for this recipe
Some questions about garlic butter dipping sauce
What’s the difference between garlic butter dipping sauce and garlic aioli?
The ingredients used are similar but there is a difference in texture, consistency, and flavor. This sauce is thicker than aioli because it contains high amounts of butter, mayonnaise, or yogurt.
Does garlic butter dipping sauce have any health benefits?
This sauce does not contain any fat like olive oil. It also does not add any fat to the dish. However, it contains a tiny amount of butter and other healthy ingredients that your body needs. So it is a good recipe for you to binge on if you are trying to lose weight.
How to use garlic butter dipping sauce?
This sauce is best served with seafood, pizza, and other dishes that require hot dipping sauce like chicken wings. You may also use it as a spread for sandwiches like hot dog buns or baguette as an alternative to mayonnaise.
How long will garlic butter dipping sauce last?
This sauce will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator if stored properly. Make sure you cover the bowl tightly so no air gets inside or else it will spoil faster.
How do I keep garlic butter dipping sauce warm when serving?
You can set it on a heated tray or bowl in your oven or microwave. You can also set it on a stove burner for about 30 seconds or until the dip is warm but not hot so that it will not burn your guests’ tongues. However, do this with caution so the dip does not overflow from the container.
Garlic butter dipping sauce is not just for seafood and pizza. It is a healthy sauce recipe that you can use with a variety of dishes. So if you are looking for a nice dipping sauce recipe to serve with your next party platter, try garlic butter dipping sauce and experience the difference!
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