CILANTRO AND COCONUT PAN SAUCE

By LaLaCooks

Serve over Pan-Seared Thick-Cut Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1 large shallot , minced (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1

Pour off all but 1 teaspoon oil from pan used to cook chops and return pan to medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 1 minute. Add broth, coconut milk, and sugar, scraping pan bottom to loosen browned bits. Simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, 6 to 7 minutes. Off heat, stir in cilantro and lime juice, then whisk in butter. Season with salt and pepper and serve with chops