Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe
This Creamy Garlic Sauce is a versatile and flavorful addition to any dish. With a velvety texture and a rich garlic taste, it elevates simple meals to gourmet status.
- Author: SANA
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups half and half
- ½ cup chicken stock (or vegetable stock or water)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.
- Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
- Gradually whisk in the half and half, followed by the chicken stock, until the mixture is smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until thickened to your liking.
- Stir in the fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or use immediately in recipes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 148mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Sauce, Garlic Cream Sauce, Savory Sauce, Easy Sauce Recipe