Parsley Sauce

Brighten up your meals with this classic Parsley Sauce, a rich and velvety condiment bursting with fresh, herbaceous flavor. Made with finely chopped fresh parsley, creamy milk, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, this versatile sauce is crafted from a simple roux base that guarantees silky smoothness every time. Perfect as a topping for fish, chicken, or steamed vegetables, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal addition to weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its balance of buttery richness and vibrant, tangy notes, this homemade Parsley Sauce will elevate any dish and leave your taste buds delighted.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Want to add this food to your meal log?
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.

Scan with your phone to download!

Download for FREE Now!

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

50 grams fresh parsley (finely chopped)
30 grams butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
250 milliliters milk
0.5 teaspoons salt
0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.

Step 2

Once the butter has melted, stir in the flour to make a smooth paste (a roux), cooking for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 3

Gradually add the milk while continuously whisking to create a smooth sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and begins to simmer.

Step 4

Stir in the finely chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine.

Step 5

Allow the sauce to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to infuse the parsley flavor.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the lemon juice.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately over your preferred dish, or keep warm until ready to serve.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(361.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	432.4

Total Fat 30.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 93.7mg	0%
Sodium 1466.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 12.1g	0%

Vitamin D 118.2IU	0%
Calcium 448.4mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 899.3mg	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: 63.5%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 25.5%