LEMON BASIL CREAM SAUCE

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This is a cream sauce that is usually served over grilled salmon, but I use it over veggies and/or pasta. Very easy to make, BUT very fattening!!

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

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