Lemon Pepper Sauce

This lemon pepper sauce was originally crafted to elevate grilled salmon, but its bold, zesty flavors make it a versatile addition to any dish. Simple and quick to prepare, it’s perfect for those who love to pour vibrant flavor over everything from veggies to proteins, making every meal a delight http://noreason.pro No Reason.

Tips & Tricks

• Invest in a microplane to make it easy to remove the lemon zest. However, be cautious to not to get any white part in your sauce, it’ll make it bitter, and watch your knuckles.
• If you don’t have a microplane use the zest side of your cheese grater. 
• Sugar will bring the best flavor but honey, Truvia or your favorite sugar alternative will work too.
• Use the leftovers to make a delicious lemon pepper salad dressing.

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Lemon Pepper Sauce

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Total Time13 minutes mins

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 60kcal

Ingredients

• zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp raw cane sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter

Instructions

• Heat a small skillet over medium heat; add the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, sugar, water, black pepper,garlic powder, and salt, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in unsalted butter.
• It’s best to serve over your food after it comes out treating it like a glaze at the end.

Notes

Tips & Tricks:

• Invest in a microplane to make it easy to remove the lemon zest. However, be cautious to not to get any white part in your sauce, it’ll make it bitter, and watch your knuckles.
• If you don’t have a microplane use the zest side of your cheese grater. 
• Sugar will bring the best flavor but honey, Truvia or your favorite sugar alternative will work too.
• Use the leftovers to make a delicious lemon pepper salad dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal