Description
This creamy lemon butter sauce is a luscious and flavorful accompaniment that elevates any dish. Made with vegetable broth, cream, fresh lemon juice, and cold butter, it delivers a smooth and tangy finish perfect for seafood, chicken, or vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy sauce to make that adds a gourmet touch to your meals.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 1 cup cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 tbsp cold butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Infuse garlic into broth: In a saucepan, combine the vegetable broth and the smashed garlic clove over low heat. Allow to simmer gently for several minutes to infuse the broth with the garlic flavor.
- Add cream and thicken: Pour in the cream and whisk the mixture continuously until it is fully incorporated and the sauce begins to slightly thicken, creating a creamy base.
- Incorporate lemon juice and butter: Stir in the fresh lemon juice followed by the cold butter, continuing to stir until the butter has melted completely and the sauce is smooth and velvety.
- Season to taste: Finally, season the sauce with salt and pepper according to your preference, making sure the flavors are balanced and vibrant.
Notes
- You can adjust the thickness by simmering longer if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Use cold butter to help emulsify the sauce for a creamy texture.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or steamed vegetables.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cream with coconut cream and butter with a plant-based butter.
