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Creamy Garlic Sauce

Creamy Garlic Sauce in 5 Minutes for Instant Flavor Boost

This Creamy Garlic Sauce is a quick and easy recipe that elevates any dish in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Half and Half for a richer sauce, use heavy cream
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock can substitute with vegetable stock or water
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley could be omitted or replaced with other herbs
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Garlic Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, stirring for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
  4. Whisk in 1 cup of half and half and 1 cup of chicken stock, stirring to prevent lumps. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover Creamy Garlic Sauce in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently over low heat with a splash of chicken stock or half and half.

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