Description
A zesty and creamy sauce that enhances chicken dishes with bright lemon flavor and rich creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 Lemon (juice, freshly squeezed)
- ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup White Wine
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Basil (fresh, for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped shallot to the pan. Sauté until they become soft and fragrant.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the pan, and stir in the crushed red pepper.
- Pour in the white wine, allowing it to simmer for a few minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add the capers and heavy cream, stirring to combine well.
- Reduce the heat and add the butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few more minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Adjust crushed red pepper based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg