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Salsa al Limone (Lemon Sauce)

Italian · Sauce

A bright, velvety Italian sauce featuring the vibrant zest and juice of fresh lemons, finished with cream and butter for a silky texture. Perfect for pasta, grilled fish, or poultry.

Ready in 30 minutesVegetarianGluten free
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10 minFrom prep to plate
Prep time5 min
Cook time5 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan

    Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

    1 min

  3. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, whisking

    Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, whisking to combine with the butter.

  4. Pour in the heavy cream

    Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.

    3 min

  5. Remove from heat

    Remove from heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve immediately.

A little kitchen wisdom

This sauce is traditionally served with thin pasta like linguine or angel hair. For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with some starchy pasta water.

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Make it ahead

This sauce is best served fresh as the cream may separate upon reheating.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container. Reheat very gently over low heat, adding a splash of water or milk to loosen the texture. Do not boil when reheating as the sauce may break.

Allergens

Contains milk.

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Salsa al Limone (Lemon Sauce)
Step 1 of 5

Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan

Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.