Lemon Basil Cream Sauce

By á-2044

This is a cream sauce that is usually served over grilled salmon, but I use it over veggies and/or pasta as well. Very easy to make, but VERY fattening!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic, and saute 1 to 2 minutes.

Add half-and-half and chicken broth.

Bring to a boil, and cook 8 minutes or until reduced by half.

Whisk together lemon juice and cornstarch until smooth.

Whisk lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into butter mixture, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat.

DO NOT ADD BASIL UNTIL READY TO SERVE.