Step 1

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and salt and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice. Season with freshly ground pepper and sprinkle with parsley and red pepper flakes, if using.

Step 2

Serve with steamed artichokes for dipping or toss with pasta. See the blog post above for additional serving suggestions.