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Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

This creamy lemon butter cream sauce is perfect for enhancing seafood, chicken, or pasta dishes. It's quick and combines rich flavors with zesty lemon juice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 232
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white wine
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 Tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine the white wine and minced garlic. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat and reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in the butter until melted, then add the lemon juice. Cook for a minute.
  3. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and cream, allowing it to thicken slightly while simmering.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Enjoy this sauce over your favorite seafood, chicken, or pasta!

Notes

Nutrition Information Source: Data from USDA FoodData Central Values are approximate and may vary based on specific brands and preparation methods.