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Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe

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5 from 135 reviews

This creamy garlic sauce is a luscious and flavorful topping made with butter, garlic, flour, half and half, and chicken stock. Perfect for elevating chicken, pasta, vegetables, or seafood dishes, it offers a smooth texture and fresh herb finish for a comforting and versatile sauce that’s quick to prepare on the stovetop.

Ingredients

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Basic Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • ½ cup chicken stock (or vegetable stock or water)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Fresh black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the grated or minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant but not browned, releasing its aroma into the butter.
  2. Add and Cook Flour: Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and stir continuously, cooking the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes until it turns lightly golden to create a roux that will thicken the sauce.
  3. Incorporate Liquids and Thicken: Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock, blending thoroughly to avoid lumps. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency.
  4. Finish with Parsley and Seasoning: Stir in the minced fresh parsley for brightness, then season the sauce with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste. Remove from heat and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock or water.
  • Adjust garlic quantity to preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
  • Use fresh parsley for the best flavor; dried parsley can be used but reduce quantity by half.
  • This sauce pairs well with grilled chicken, pasta, steamed vegetables, and fish.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid curdling.

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