Description
Elevate your meals with this creamy Peppercorn Sauce Recipe for Steak, Chicken, or Pasta. This rich and decadent sauce is perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes, whether you’re grilling steaks, roasting chicken, or tossing pasta. With a delightful blend of black peppercorns, garlic, and cream, this sauce packs a flavorful punch while being incredibly easy to make. In just 20 minutes, you can prepare this versatile sauce using simple ingredients that you likely have on hand. Serve it over your choice of protein or pasta and garnish with fresh parsley for an appealing presentation. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this sauce will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
- 1/4 cup apple juice (optional)
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped shallot and minced garlic; sauté until soft and translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in the crushed black peppercorns. If using apple juice, add it now and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the beef or chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in the heavy cream and let simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt to taste before serving hot over grilled steak, roasted chicken, or pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg