Basil & Garlic Butter Sauce

(from greenfood’s recipe box)

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 25 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 4 -6 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed

Directions

  1. For preparation, juice the lemon into a ramekin or small mug, removing the seeds. Mince fresh basil leaves until really finely chopped.

  2. In a saucepan, heat butter over medium temperature until melted. Gently add heavy whipping cream while stirring with a whisk and bring to a low boil while constantly stirring. Slowly add lemon juice while stirring consistently until blended. Add chicken bouillon, basil, and pressed garlic and continue to stir until chicken bouillon is dissolved. Reduce heat to low and serve by lightly drizzling sauce with a spoon over fish or chicken.

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