Wet Lemon Pepper Sauce Recipe
Wet Lemon Pepper Sauce Recipe is bright, tangy and full of bold flavor. It tastes great on wings, fries, shrimp and chicken.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
Melt the Butter
- Heat butter in a small pot. Let it melt fully but do not burn it.
Add the Lemon Juice
- Pour in the lemon juice. Whisk slowly until the mix looks smooth.
Add the Lemon Zest
- Add the lemon zest and mix well. The zest gives bright and strong flavor.
Add the Seasonings
- Add lemon pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until blended.
Add Honey
- Add honey for balance. Stir until the sauce becomes glossy and smooth.
Simmer the Sauce
- Let the sauce simmer for one minute. Keep mixing to avoid burning.
Remove From Heat
- Remove the pot from heat. Give the sauce one last stir.
Rest the Sauce
- Let the sauce rest for two minutes. This helps the flavors become stronger.
Use or Store
- Use the sauce on wings or store for later use. It should look shiny and thick.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for strong taste.
- Do not burn the butter. Use low heat.
- Add more honey if the sauce feels too sour.
- Add more pepper for a bold bite.
- Whisk often to keep the sauce smooth.