lemonbuttersauce

noun

UK /ˌlemənˈbʌtə sɔːs/

US /ˌlemənˈbʌtər sɔːs/

A yellow sauce made from lemon juice and butter that people put on food.

She poured lemonbuttersauce over the fish before serving it.

SYNONYMS

lemon butter sauce butter lemon sauce citrus butter sauce lemon butter

RELATED WORDS

hollandaise beurre blanc dressing condiment garnish

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A rich sauce for seafood made by whisking butter into reduced lemon juice.

The chef finished the scallops with a bright lemonbuttersauce.

3. A simple pan sauce of melted butter, lemon juice, and herbs used for vegetables.

Steamed asparagus tastes great with a quick lemonbuttersauce.

4. A creamy lemon-flavored butter sauce served with pasta or chicken.

The chicken was topped with a creamy lemonbuttersauce.