Lemon Cream Sauce
This luscious sauce lights up with a blend of flavors. Lemon, garlic, and a kiss of spice come together in a creamy sauce that’s the perfect complement to a variety of dishes. It goes with fish and chicken, veggies of any kind, and of course, is perfect with all types of pasta. It’s a handy way to dress up the everyday ingredients you find in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups white wine
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 lemon zest & juice
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 sprigs flat leaf parsley finely chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan or skillet at a medium-high setting.
- Sauté the garlic for about a minute, until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Add the flour and Cayenne pepper, stirring together. Let it cook for about another minute, until the mixture is a golden brown color.
- Add the lemon zest and juice, stirring constantly, and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine as you stir. It should begin to thicken immediately.
- Let it simmer for a couple of minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cream next, stirring constantly. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little more wine or some chicken broth.
- Add the Parmesan all at once, and stir as it melts.
- Sprinkle the parsley in last, and serve immediately.
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