Description
A rich and creamy lemon garlic sauce perfect for pasta, seafood, or chicken dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Serve immediately over your choice of pasta or protein.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce, Pasta Sauce, Cream Sauce, Italian Sauce