Lemon Sauce for Chicken or Fish
Brighten up your chicken or fish dishes with this luscious and zesty Lemon Sauce, a versatile and flavorful addition that’s ready in just 15 minutes! This silky sauce strikes the perfect balance between tangy and creamy, featuring freshly squeezed lemon juice, a hint of garlic, and a touch of heavy cream for richness. Finished with fragrant lemon zest and fresh parsley, it’s a vibrant burst of flavor that pairs beautifully with grilled or baked proteins. Crafted with pantry staples like butter, flour, and stock, this quick and simple recipe is ideal for weeknight meals or elegant dinners. Whether drizzled over tender chicken breasts or flaky fish fillets, this lemon sauce will elevate your dish with a gourmet touch. Perfect your search for "easy lemon sauce for chicken or fish" with this crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux. This will remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable stock while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the lemon juice, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon zest and fresh parsley.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Serve warm over grilled or baked chicken or fish. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2050 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% | |
*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.
