Description
Lemon cream sauce is a delightful blend of bright citrus and rich cream that elevates any dish. This silky sauce, perfect for drizzling over pasta or seafood, transforms simple meals into elegant feasts. With its tantalizing flavor profile and ease of preparation, it’s an essential addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this lemon cream sauce is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently, stirring continuously.
- Add the lemon juice and zest, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg