Creamy Mediterranean Sauce for Pork Chicken or Lamb
Elevate your next meal with this Creamy Mediterranean Sauce, a luscious and aromatic pairing perfect for pork, chicken, or lamb. Bursting with the bold flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, this sauce is balanced by a rich base of heavy cream and a hint of fresh lemon for vibrant acidity. Fragrant herbs like parsley and dill add a fresh Mediterranean touch, while a simmer with garlic, shallots, and stock deepens its savory profile. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce brings restaurant-quality flair to your favorite grilled or roasted proteins. Perfect for dinner parties or weeknight meals, it's a delicious way to bring the essence of the Mediterranean to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 piece Shallot, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.33 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot to the skillet, stirring frequently until the shallot softens and becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute to release their flavor.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Allow it to reduce slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Let the mixture simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until thickened.
Add the fresh lemon juice, Kalamata olives, parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle in the crumbled feta cheese. Stir gently until the feta partially melts into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice based on your preferences.
Serve warm over grilled or roasted pork, chicken, or lamb. Garnish with additional parsley or feta cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.3 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.3 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 3677 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2048 mg | 44% | |
*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.
