Creamy Lemon Sauce

Brighten up your meals with this luscious Creamy Lemon Sauce, a velvety blend of zesty citrus and rich, buttery goodness that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring fresh lemon juice and zest, sautéed garlic, and a touch of heavy cream, this light yet indulgent sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, grilled chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables. The addition of Parmesan cheese provides a savory depth, while optional parsley adds a fresh pop of color and flavor. With a simple roux as its base, this recipe offers an easy-to-master technique for creating restaurant-quality sauces right at home. Versatile, flavorful, and irresistibly creamy, this lemon-infused masterpiece will take your dishes to the next level!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the garlic and butter mixture. Whisk continuously for 1 minute to create a roux.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the chicken broth (or vegetable broth), whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to warm through for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 7

If using Parmesan cheese, stir it in now until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce sit for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Serve warm over your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(582.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1110.8

Total Fat 107.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 310mg	0%
Sodium 2276.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1.7g
Protein 7.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 149.0mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 150.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 92.2%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 5.1%