Butter Garlic Lemon Paneer
A flavorful Indian‑style paneer dish where cubes of fresh cheese are tossed in a buttery garlic‑lemon sauce. High in protein and ready in minutes, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying snack.
Recipe by Nancy Rawat· Structured by ReelsMeals
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20 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 7 1/10 oz paneer
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and have them within easy reach.
- 2Pat the paneer cubes dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture; this helps them brown evenly.
- 3Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat and add 1 tbsp of melted butter.
- 4Add the paneer cubes to the hot pan in a single layer; sauté for 2‑3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- 5Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tbsp butter to the same skillet.
- 6Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant—do not let it brown.
- 7Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; whisk quickly to combine and create a thin sauce.
- 8Return the browned paneer to the pan, tossing gently to coat each piece with the butter‑garlic‑lemon sauce. Cook for another 1‑2 minutes so the flavors meld.
- 9Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then remove from heat.
- 10Transfer the paneer to a serving dish, drizzle any remaining sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with naan, rice, or a fresh salad.
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- How long does it take to make Butter Garlic Lemon Paneer?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Butter Garlic Lemon Paneer recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Butter Garlic Lemon Paneer recipe come from?
- It was shared by Nancy Rawat on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.