Description
A quick and easy lemon garlic cream sauce that elevates any dish with its creamy texture and zesty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve over pasta or use as a base for other dishes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and gently reheat on the stove when ready to serve. Great for pasta, seafood, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 65mg