You can use salted or unsalted butter. Avoid using margarine or a butter substitute because these contain a lot of water and processed oils.

Once the garlic has finished cooking, you should easily be able to smell it.

You can also use fresh herbs for more color. Just stir in 4 teaspoons of fresh, chopped oregano and 1/2 teaspoon of fresh, chopped basil.

The garlic will also saute as the butter melts.

The mixture will thicken up into a thick paste as you cook it.

If your sauce becomes lumpy, you can transfer it to a blender or food processor. Blend the sauce until the lumps dissolve.

If you’d like to use fresh herbs, just add 4 teaspoons of freshly chopped parsley.

The garlic will also saute as the butter melts. It should become lightly brown once it’s finished cooking.

You can serve the sauce once it’s steeped or you can strain it through a mesh strainer to remove any solids before you serve it. Consider dipping seafood in the sauce or pouring it over cooked pasta.