Ginger Cream Sauce

Elevate your dishes with the rich, velvety flavor of Ginger Cream Sauce—a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your meals. This creamy, aromatic sauce features the warm zing of freshly grated ginger, the subtle kick of garlic, and a hint of umami from soy sauce, all balanced by the bright acidity of lemon juice. With a base of heavy cream and a splash of chicken or vegetable stock, this sauce strikes the ideal balance between indulgent and light. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile addition that pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, roasted vegetables, or pan-seared chicken. Whether you're hosting dinner guests or elevating a weeknight meal, this Ginger Cream Sauce is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger to measure 1 tablespoon.

Step 2

Mince the garlic clove.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the saucepan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Lower the heat slightly and pour the heavy cream into the saucepan, stirring continuously.

Step 6

Add the chicken or vegetable stock to thin the sauce slightly, followed by the soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Increase the heat to medium-low and simmer gently, stirring often, for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then remove the saucepan from the heat.

Step 9

Serve the ginger cream sauce warm over your choice of dishes, such as grilled seafood, chicken, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	350 grams (350.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1023

Total Fat 104.20g	134%
Saturated Fat 62.00g	310%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 302mg	101%
Sodium 1095mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 3.40g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.40g	1%
Total Sugars 0.40g
Protein 1.50g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 19mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 89mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 98.0%

Protein: 0.6%

Carbs: 1.4%