Easy Homemade Hot Lemon Pepper Sauce Recipe
This Lemon Pepper Sauce is perfect for coating chicken, fish, pasta, or vegetables. Made in a skillet for a fast reduction, it delivers bold, tangy, and peppery flavors in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or adding a burst of flavor to any dish.
Servings 1 cup
Calories: 537kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper chili flakes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 3 medium lemons juiced and zested
- 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Equipment
- Non-Stick Frying Pan or wide saucepan
- Silicone Spatula or wooden spoon
Instructions
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- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and pepper flakes and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir in the cracked black pepper, and kosher salt.
- Simmer and Reduce: Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces by about half and slightly thickens.
- Finish with Fresh Parsley: Stir in the chopped parsley and let simmer for an additional 1 minute.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste).
- Serve Immediately: Remove from heat and drizzle over your favorite chicken, fish, pasta, or vegetables or add the ingredient directly into the sauce and toss.
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Notes
- For an extra silky finish, whisk in 1 tablespoon of cold butter right before serving.
- This sauce is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before use.
- Try this recipe for the Crispy Baked Wet Lemon Pepper Chicken Cutlets recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Sodium: 1281mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1356IU | Vitamin C: 186mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 4mg
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