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Gordon Ramsay Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Do you want a chef-quality meal at home? This Gordon Ramsay Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe is the answer. It is fast, fresh, and very tasty.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine British
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Wire whisk
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Citrus juicer

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup UNSALTED BUTTER
  • 2 tbsp FRESH LEMON JUICE
  • 1 tbsp HEAVY CREAM
  • 1 small SHALLOT
  • 1/4 tsp SALT
  • 1/4 tsp BLACK PEPPER
  • 1 tsp FRESH PARSLEY

Instructions
 

  • Peel and mince your shallots very finely. Place them into the small saucepan. Add a tablespoon of butter to the pan.
  • Turn the stove to medium-low heat. Sauté the shallots until they are soft. Do not let them turn brown.
  • Squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the pan. Let the liquid simmer for two minutes. This reduces the sharp acid slightly.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream right now. Let it bubble for just one minute. This creates a thick and stable base.
  • Cut the remaining cold butter into small cubes. Add one cube at a time. Whisk constantly until the butter melts completely.
  • Remove the pan from the heat immediately. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped parsley for freshness.

Notes

  • Use very cold butter for a thicker sauce.
  • Keep the heat low to prevent oily separation.
  • Whisk quickly to create a smooth emulsion.
  • Always use fresh lemons instead of bottled juice.
  • Taste the sauce before adding extra salt.
  • Strain the sauce for a professional glass finish.
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