Lemon Cream Sauce
Lemon cream sauce is a delightful blend of tangy lemon and rich cream, perfect for elevating pastas, fish, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce making
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 fresh lemons (zested and juiced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Zest and juice the lemons, setting aside the zest.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and lemon juice; stir gently and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish by adding lemon zest and chopped herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately over your choice of pasta or protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg