Lemon Cream Sauce Recipe for Zesty Flavor Unveiled!
A delightful and zesty lemon cream sauce that adds a burst of flavor to your dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and serve over your favorite dish.
Notes
- This sauce pairs well with pasta, chicken, or seafood.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg