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How to Make Butter Lemon Sauce

This butter lemon sauce is so delicious. It's creamy, citrus-filled, and perfect on so many dishes for a pop of flavor.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 734 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chicken broth or water

Instructions

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  1. If you're starting to make this sauce after cooking our chicken meatballs, use the same frying pan and leave it on medium heat. If starting this recipe from scratch, use a medium frying pan and turn to medium heat.
  2. Add the butter and once melted add the minced shallot. Cook for a few minutes to soften.
  3. Add the white wine to deglaze the pan; cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  4. Whisk in the cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice and water or chicken broth until combined and turn to medium-low heat. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring often until slightly thickened. If you've made the chicken meatballs this is the time to add them back to the sauce. If not, remove the sauce from the oven and serve with your desired protein.

Notes

  • This sauce is delicious with our chicken meatballs recipe but also with other favourite proteins.
  • If making this sauce with another protein, cook the protein in the frying pan first. Remove the protein and follow the recipe to make the butter lemon sauce; then, add back the protein to the sauce at the end OR serve the sauce over the protein.

Nutrition Information

Calories 734kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 12.3g (4%) Protein 4.9g (10%) Fat 66.5g (102%) Saturated Fat 42g (210%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g Monounsaturated Fat 17.6g Trans Fat 1.5g Cholesterol 197.3mg (66%) Sodium 1898.6mg (79%) Fiber 0.8g (3%) Sugar 5.3g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 734

% Daily Value*

Calories 734kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 12.3g 4%
Protein 4.9g 10%
Fat 66.5g 102%
Saturated Fat 42g 210%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g 16%
Monounsaturated Fat 17.6g 88%
Trans Fat 1.5g 75%
Cholesterol 197.3mg 66%
Sodium 1898.6mg 79%
Fiber 0.8g 3%
Sugar 5.3g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.