Ingredients for Lemon Basil Cream Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Half And Half
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh Basil
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How to Make Lemon Basil Cream Sauce
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 cup of half-and-half and 1/2 cup of chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half and slightly thickened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until completely smooth.
- Whisk the lemon juice-cornstarch mixture and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper into the simmering sauce. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes, or until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil.
- Serve immediately over your favorite dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
40g
Carbs
2g