Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: An Easy, Indulgent Delight for Meals
A delicious and creamy coconut lemon sauce that elevates any dish with its delightful flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until it begins to simmer.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This sauce can be served warm or cold.
- It’s perfect for drizzling over grilled chicken or fish.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg