How to Make Traditional Creamy Parsley Sauce
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Irish
How to Make Traditional Creamy Parsley Sauce
Description
The sauce starts by melting butter in a pan and stirring in flour to create a roux, which is cooked briefly to remove raw flour taste. Milk is gradually added while stirring to make a smooth béchamel base without lumps. Fresh parsley finely chopped is then stirred in, imparting a fresh, mild herb flavor. Salt, pepper, and optional mustard enhance the seasoning balance.
The result is a creamy, gently thickened sauce with a delicate herbal aroma. The sauce consistency can be adjusted by adding more milk if it thickens too much. Its simplicity and fresh parsley distinguish it from other white sauces, making it a classic accompaniment for a range of dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp parsley fresh
- 2 oz all-purpose flour plain flour
- 3 oz butter
- 12 oz milk
- ½ tsp mustard (optional, added only for taste)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop all of the parsley.
- Melt the butter in a sauce pan / pot.
- Add the flour. Stir quickly together, to combine the melted butter and flour and cook the roux for 1 minute.
- Add the milk a little at a time. Blend well and ensure there are no lumps.
- Add more milk and continue to blend well.
- Season with cracked pepper and salt.
- Add the mustard. This is optional, mustard just adds a little more flavor.
- Then add the chopped parsley to the Béchamel (white sauce) and stir.
- Add more milk, a little at a time if the sauce appears to be too thick.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1008IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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