Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce
Elevate your meals with the luxurious Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce—a velvety blend of butter, shallots, garlic, and white wine, perfectly balanced by the brightness of fresh lemon zest and juice. This creamy, indulgent sauce is thickened with heavy cream and delicately seasoned with thyme, salt, and black pepper to create a sophisticated yet surprisingly simple recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, pan-seared fish, or your favorite pasta, making it the ultimate complement to an elegant dinner at home. Let the subtle notes of Chardonnay shine through as this elegant and tangy sauce transforms your dish into a five-star dining experience.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped shallots
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup Chardonnay
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon, finely chopped fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic to the pan. Cook and stir for about 2-3 minutes until the shallots become translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Step 3
Pour in the Chardonnay, and increase the heat to medium-high. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium, and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to simmer for another 5-7 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and finely chopped fresh thyme.
Step 6
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Step 7
Continue cooking for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, remove it from heat.
Step 9
Serve warm over your choice of grilled chicken, fish, or pasta. Enjoy your homemade Lemon Chardonnay Cream Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (567.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1239.9 |
| Total Fat 103.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 60.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 305.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1421.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.1g | |
| Protein 1.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 58.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 311.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories