Pepper Cream Sauce for the Grill
Elevate your grilling game with this rich and velvety Pepper Cream Sauce, a luxurious addition that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, vegetables, or seafood. Crafted with simple yet flavor-packed ingredients like cracked black pepper, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of creamy indulgence and bold spiciness. The heavy cream is gently simmered with chicken or vegetable stock, creating a lusciously smooth texture, while fresh parsley adds a vibrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for transforming your backyard BBQ into a gourmet dining experience. Perfect for steak night or a grilled veggie medley, this versatile sauce is a must-try for any grill enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cracked black pepper
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
1. Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter until it begins to foam slightly.
2. Add minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously, until fragrant but not browned.
3. Sprinkle the cracked black pepper into the pan and stir for about 30 seconds to release its aroma.
4. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine. Allow the mixture to heat slowly, but do not let it boil.
5. Stir in the chicken or vegetable stock and continue to cook for 3–4 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
6. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
7. Season the sauce with salt to taste, keeping in mind that the Parmesan adds natural salinity.
8. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
9. Serve warm over freshly grilled meat, vegetables, or seafood. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.5 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.1 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2038 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 145 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.
