Best Awesome Lemon Cream Sauce Wparmesan Basil Recipes

Lemon Basil Cream Sauce image

Provided by Daniele1969

Categories Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

MELT butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic, and saute 1 to 2 minutes.
Add half-and-half and chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, and cook 8 minutes or until reduced by half.
WHISK together lemon juice and cornstarch until smooth.
Whisk lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into butter mixture, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat.
DO NOT ADD BASIL UNTIL READY TO SERVE.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 257.5, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.3

Awesome Lemon Cream Sauce w/Parmesan & Basil image

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Number Of Ingredients 13

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
1/2 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth
1 cup(s) heavy cream
2 teaspoon(s) flour, all-purpose variety
1/3 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon(s) fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 medium lemon, juice plus zest
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

PREP/PREPARE
Gather your ingredients.
Add the butter and olive oil into a saucepan over medium heat.
When the butter melts and stops foaming, add the garlic along with the red pepper flakes.
Stir until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the chicken stock, cream, lemon juice, flour, and then stir to incorporate.
Add the Parmesan and stir until incorporated.
Add the lemon zest, and basil, and stir to incorporate.
Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Chef's Note: While the sauce is simmering, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
PLATE/PRESENT
Cook up your favorite protein (chicken, pork, fish), and serve with your favorite sides. Then drizzle the sauce on top. Enjoy.
Keep the faith and keep cooking.