Quick Lemon Thyme Cream Sauce
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:5 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT15M10 Minutes
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Yield:2-4 Servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons lemon Juice
- 118.29ml butter
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 118.29ml heavy cream
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 12.78g cornstarch
- 51.12g cold water
- 25.56g lemon Juice
This quick and easy sauce is a perfect accompaniment to roasted or steamed vegetables, fish, or chicken.
Preparation
STEP 1
In a small pan over medium heat melt butter with thyme sprigs.
STEP 2
Once melted add cream and bring to a low boil then immediately lower heat to a simmer.
STEP 3
Season with salt and pepper. Mix cornstarch with water to make slurry and whisk in. (Be sure sauce returns to a simmer/low boil to activate cornstarch).
STEP 4
Stir and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
STEP 5
Add lemon juice and more cracked black pepper to taste. Remove thyme stems and serve.
Options
This sauce also works well with fresh tarragon in place of thyme.