Description
Silky smooth “creamy lemon butter sauce” dances with zesty citrus and rich dairy. Chefs will adore this elegant French-inspired condiment that elevates seafood, pasta, and vegetables with its luxurious Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Aromatics:
- 1 smashed garlic clove
Finishing Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons cold butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour white wine into a medium saucepan, adding smashed garlic cloves. Ignite medium heat and allow liquid to bubble, reducing volume by half through gentle simmering.
- Decrease heat to low and carefully introduce cream into the reduced wine mixture. Allow sauce to simmer softly, occasionally stirring to prevent scorching and promote smooth consistency.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice directly into saucepan, whisking thoroughly to integrate citrus notes evenly throughout the developing sauce.
- Extinguish heat source and remove saucepan from burner. Gradually incorporate cold butter cubes, whisking continuously to create a luxurious, emulsified texture.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning to achieve balanced flavor profile. Strain sauce through fine-mesh sieve if desiring ultra-smooth consistency, removing garlic remnants and ensuring silky finish.
Notes
- Choose a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio for the best flavor depth in the sauce.
- Smash garlic cloves instead of mincing to release more aromatics without overpowering the delicate sauce.
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level precisely and prevent the sauce from becoming too salty.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, understanding the sauce will be less rich and slightly thinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg