Herbed Pecan Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luxurious Herbed Pecan Sauce, a creamy and flavorful blend of toasted pecans, fresh herbs, and rich spices. This versatile sauce combines the nutty aroma of golden pecans with the brightness of fresh thyme, parsley, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, all brought together in a silky base of heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gourmet sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled chicken, tender fish, or roasted vegetables, making it an easy yet impressive addition to any meal. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or enhance a weeknight dish, this Herbed Pecan Sauce is your ticket to next-level flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped pecans and toast them for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the thyme and parsley, allowing the herbs to release their aroma for about 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly over 5-7 minutes.
Whisk in the Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to combine.
Finish by stirring in the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Remove from heat and serve warm over your favorite dish, such as grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.2 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.1 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 2244 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 624 mg | 13% | |
*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.
