Creamy Lemon Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this luscious Creamy Lemon Sauce, a velvety blend of zesty citrus and rich, buttery goodness that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring fresh lemon juice and zest, sautéed garlic, and a touch of heavy cream, this light yet indulgent sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, grilled chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables. The addition of Parmesan cheese provides a savory depth, while optional parsley adds a fresh pop of color and flavor. With a simple roux as its base, this recipe offers an easy-to-master technique for creating restaurant-quality sauces right at home. Versatile, flavorful, and irresistibly creamy, this lemon-infused masterpiece will take your dishes to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the garlic and butter mixture. Whisk continuously for 1 minute to create a roux.
Slowly pour in the chicken broth (or vegetable broth), whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to warm through for another 2 minutes.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
If using Parmesan cheese, stir it in now until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce sit for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Serve warm over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.5 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.9 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2277 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
