Low Carb Classic Lemon Sauce
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly creamy, this Low Carb Classic Lemon Sauce is the perfect finishing touch for your favorite low-carb dishes. Made with fresh lemon juice, zesty lemon zest, garlic, and a rich splash of heavy cream, this quick and easy sauce comes together in under 15 minutes. The velvety texture and well-balanced citrus flavor make it an ideal pairing for grilled chicken, seared fish, or a medley of steamed vegetables. Enhanced with a hint of butter and finished with freshly chopped parsley, this versatile sauce will add a gourmet touch to any meal—all while being keto-friendly and gluten-free. Elevate weeknight dinners with this simple yet elegant recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it is fully melted and starts to slightly bubble.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and add the lemon zest, stirring to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, then gently stir in the heavy cream.
Continue to cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until it slightly thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the sauce warm over your favorite low-carb dishes like grilled chicken, fish, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 641 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 131 mg | 3% | |
*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.
