Ginger Cream Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the rich, velvety flavor of Ginger Cream Sauce—a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your meals. This creamy, aromatic sauce features the warm zing of freshly grated ginger, the subtle kick of garlic, and a hint of umami from soy sauce, all balanced by the bright acidity of lemon juice. With a base of heavy cream and a splash of chicken or vegetable stock, this sauce strikes the ideal balance between indulgent and light. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile addition that pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, roasted vegetables, or pan-seared chicken. Whether you're hosting dinner guests or elevating a weeknight meal, this Ginger Cream Sauce is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger to measure 1 tablespoon.
Mince the garlic clove.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the saucepan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat slightly and pour the heavy cream into the saucepan, stirring continuously.
Add the chicken or vegetable stock to thin the sauce slightly, followed by the soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Increase the heat to medium-low and simmer gently, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
Serve the ginger cream sauce warm over your choice of dishes, such as grilled seafood, chicken, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.2 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.0 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1095 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 2% | |
*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.
