Description
Zesty Lemon Sauce brings Mediterranean sunshine to your plate with tangy, bright flavors that dance across classic dishes. Silky smooth and packed with citrus punch, this sauce elevates simple meals into gourmet experiences you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a medium-sized mixing bowl for creating a vibrant, tangy lemon sauce.
- Pour lemon juice, zest, sugar, and remaining components into the bowl, ensuring precise measurements.
- Vigorously whisk the mixture using a wire whisk, continuously blending until the sauce transforms into a smooth, homogeneous consistency with no visible sugar crystals.
- Transfer the zesty sauce into a clean, airtight glass container or jar with a secure lid, eliminating any potential air exposure.
- Refrigerate the sauce immediately, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify for optimal taste and texture.
- Before serving, give the sauce a quick stir to reincorporate any natural separation that may have occurred during chilling.
- Use within 5-7 days for maximum freshness and flavor potency, keeping the container sealed and stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator.
Notes
- Whip up this tangy sauce just before serving to maximize its bright, fresh flavor profile.
- Leftovers stay deliciously creamy when stored in a sealed glass container for up to 3 days.
- Cold temperatures help preserve the sauce’s smooth consistency and prevent separation.
- Slightly warm the sauce at room temperature before drizzling over your favorite dishes for optimal taste.
- Fresh lemon zest adds an extra punch of citrusy brightness that elevates the entire sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Sauces
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 88g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 75g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg