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Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce

Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce

This easy Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce is perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes with bright, tangy flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 1 cup cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp cold butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine vegetable broth and smashed garlic over low heat.
  2. Simmer for a few minutes to infuse the garlic flavor.
  3. Add cream and whisk until combined and slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and cold butter until melted and smooth.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sauceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 3gFat: 32g

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can substitute chicken stock for vegetable broth or add grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs to customize the sauce to your liking.

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