Lemon-Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Lemon-Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; ⅔ cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons); 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chicken, fish or vegetable stock, approximately; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; Minced fresh herbs, pesto or other seasoning to taste, optional

Servings: persons

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced shallot
⅔ cup dry white wine
1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chicken, fish or vegetable stock, approximately
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Minced fresh herbs, pesto or other seasoning to taste, optional

1
Place garlic and shallots in a small, heavy saucepan.
2
Add wine and simmer slowly until reduced by half and shallots and garlic are soft, about 10 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
4
Gradually whisk in egg yolks, return to stove and cook, whisking constantly over medium heat, until mixture thickens to the consistency of heavy cream.
5
Do not allow to boil or eggs will curdle.
6
Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon cold water.
7
Whisk into pan and cook until sauce thickens.
8
Slowly but vigorously whisk in olive oil.
9
Add stock, adjusting the quantity to make the sauce thicker or thinner as desired.
10
Strain sauce into a clean saucepan, pressing on the solids.
11
Season with salt and pepper and add additional seasonings to taste, if desired.
12
To serve hot, reheat, but do not boil.
13
Sauce may also be served at room temperature or chilled.

310

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon minced shallot, ⅔ cup dry white wine, 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons), and more.

Yes, Lemon-Garlic Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon-Garlic Sauce

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