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Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

This sauce uses a simple roux base and comes together in about 20 minutes. It's great over pasta or as a base for chicken dishes.
prep time:5 minutes
cook time:5 minutes
total time:10 minutes
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~6-8 servings)

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 6 garlic cloves grated with a microplane
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups half and half not fat free
  • Zest of 1 1/2 lemons about 1 1/2 tsp
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

  • Melt 3 Tbsp butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 6 grated garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly golden, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add 3 cups half and half, stirring as you pour, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Whisk in 3 Tbsp lemon juice and 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley until cheese melts.
  • Serve immediately while hot.
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