Land O Lakes Lemon Velvet Butter Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with the decadent Land O Lakes Lemon Velvet Butter Sauce—a silky, luxurious condiment that combines the richness of Land O Lakes unsalted butter with the brightness of fresh lemon juice and zest. This easy-to-make sauce, perfected with heavy cream and a hint of sugar, achieves a velvety texture ideal for drizzling over seared seafood, grilled vegetables, or delicate pasta. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe is a perfect balance of creamy and tangy flavors with an optional dash of white pepper for a gentle kick. Whether hosting a dinner party or enhancing a weeknight meal, this lemon butter sauce is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons Land O Lakes unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon White pepper (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium-low heat until it begins to warm but does not boil, about 2-3 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the Land O Lakes unsalted butter, one tablespoon at a time, ensuring each piece is fully melted and incorporated before adding the next. This will help create a smooth, velvety texture.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, granulated sugar, and salt. Continue stirring gently to combine all the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to let the sauce boil, as this can cause it to separate.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. For a subtle kick, add a pinch of white pepper, if desired.
Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve, if you prefer an extra-smooth consistency.
Serve warm over your favorite dishes, like steamed vegetables, seared scallops, grilled shrimp, or pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.2 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.4 g | 532% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 488 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 1268 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 84 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.
