Description
This vibrant Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce transforms any meal with its rich, zesty flavor. Perfect for pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables, this easy-to-make sauce elevates everyday ingredients into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
4–5 cloves Garlic, minced
1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice (from 1–2 lemons)
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
½ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Melt the Unsalted Butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- Sauté the minced Garlic in the melted butter for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
- Pour in the Heavy Cream and stir well, bringing it to a gentle simmer
- Let the cream simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened
- Remove from heat and whisk in the Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Salt, and Black Pepper
- Optionally, stir in chopped Fresh Parsley before serving
Notes
Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Do not let the garlic burn while sautéing.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg