Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce
A rich and tangy creamy lemon butter sauce that elevates any dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the heavy cream and whisk until combined.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and serve over your favorite dish, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. Be careful not to overheat the sauce to prevent separation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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