Description
Baked Lemon Slices in Garlic Butter Sauce features tender, caramelized lemon rounds infused with savory garlic butter and herbs, perfect as a tangy side or aromatic topping for proteins and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 fresh lemons, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in olive oil, honey or syrup (if using), and red pepper flakes.
- Arrange lemon slices in a single layer in the baking dish. Pour garlic butter evenly over them.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional fresh herbs.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until lemon edges are caramelized and centers are tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving as a garnish or side.
Notes
- Meyer lemons offer a sweeter, less acidic alternative.
- Remove lemon seeds before baking to avoid bitterness.
- Use plant-based butter for a vegan option.
- Blend leftovers into a smooth citrus sauce for proteins or pasta.
- Can be served warm or chilled as a salad topping or garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg