Lemon Cream Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this luxuriously silky Lemon Cream Sauce—a perfect balance of rich, tangy, and savory flavors. With a base of heavy cream and melted butter, this versatile sauce is infused with fresh lemon juice, fragrant zest, and a touch of garlic, creating a bright and creamy blend that pairs beautifully with pasta, seafood, chicken, or vegetables. Finished with melted Parmesan cheese for added depth and seasoned to perfection, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, and transform any ordinary meal into a gourmet experience! Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this zesty lemon cream sauce recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (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, being careful not to let it brown.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and add the lemon juice and lemon zest. Stir well to incorporate.
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until it has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for 2-3 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from heat and serve immediately over your dish of choice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.1 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.0 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 1016 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 106 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.
