Can we all just agree that roasted garlic is one of the greatest smells on planet Earth? The way it transforms from sharp and pungent to sweet and nutty is basically kitchen alchemy at its finest. This Roasted Garlic & Oregano Butter Sauce combines that magical roasted garlic flavor with aromatic oregano and, well, BUTTER (because everything is better with butter, it’s just science). It’s the kind of sauce that makes people close their eyes and make involuntary “mmm” noises when they taste it – which is basically the highest culinary compliment, right?

The combination of garlic and oregano is a cornerstone of Mediterranean cooking, particularly Italian cuisine, where these flavors have been perfected over centuries. While nothing can fully replace the experience of actual roasted garlic cloves mashed into butter, this recipe gives you all that amazing flavor without having to wait an hour for garlic to roast. (Though if you have time, roasting your own garlic* takes this sauce to the next level!) *To roast garlic: Cut the top off a head of garlic to expose cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and bake at 400°F for 35-40 minutes until soft and golden.

Roasted Garlic & Oregano Butter Sauce

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Mellow Roasted Garlic & Oregano Butter Sauce offers Mediterranean comfort with nutty, caramelized garlic and herbaceous oregano in a velvety butter base.

• Author: Amanda MacArthur
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: ¾ Cup 1x
• Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

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• 1 head garlic, roasted* (or 2–3 tablespoons roasted garlic paste)
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat
2. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the butter and mash with a fork
3. Add herbs, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using
4. Cook 1-2 minutes to infuse flavors
5. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice
6. Let stand 5 minutes before serving

Notes

• Makes about ¾ cup

This luxurious Roasted Garlic & Oregano Butter Sauce is practically MADE for bread – brush it onto split garlic bread before toasting, or serve it warm as a dipping sauce for crusty Italian bread (warning: people will fight over the last drop). It’s also magnificent drizzled over pasta, particularly stuffed varieties like ravioli or tortellini where the sauce can pool in all the nooks and crannies.

For a restaurant-worthy dinner that takes minimal effort, drizzle this butter over grilled steak or roasted chicken, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese – the combo is absolutely divine!

It also transforms plain vegetables into something special – try it on roasted broccoli or cauliflower for a side dish that might just upstage your main course. The sauce keeps in the refrigerator for about a week – just reheat gently before serving. This sauce makes an incredible base for garlic shrimp – just add a splash of white wine while cooking the shrimp and dinner is done in 10 minutes flat!

Has this Roasted Garlic & Oregano Butter Sauce made you reconsider your relationship with garlic? Or have you discovered it’s amazing on something completely unexpected? Share your garlicky adventures in the comments – just maybe don’t plan any important meetings for the next day! (Garlic breath: worth it every time.)