Champagne Leek And Lemon Cream Recipe

This incredibly simple yet elegant Champagne Leek and Lemon Cream sauce is guaranteed to elevate your next white fish dinner! Inspired by a classic, this recipe is unbelievably flavorful and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a romantic weeknight meal. We love it with Australian Barramundi, but it pairs beautifully with any flaky white fish. Get ready for a dish so delicious, your family will be licking their plates clean! Measurements are in US cups.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 315.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Champagne Leek And Lemon Cream

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How to Make Champagne Leek And Lemon Cream

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 cups of sliced leeks and 1/4 cup of finely chopped shallots to the saucepan.
  3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are tender and translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup of champagne and simmer until the liquid reduces to 2-3 tablespoons (about 5 minutes).
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and cook until the liquid evaporates (about 1 minute).
  6. Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream and simmer gently until the sauce slightly thickens (about 2-3 minutes).
  7. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped dill before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

86g

Carbs

3g