Best 7 Creamy Parsley Sauce Recipes

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Creamy parsley sauce is a rich and flavorful sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. It is made with fresh parsley, butter, heavy cream, and often other ingredients such as garlic, shallots, and white wine. The sauce is typically simmered gently until it thickens and becomes creamy. Creamy parsley sauce can be used to top fish, chicken, or pasta, or it can be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or bread. It is a versatile and delicious sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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TRADITIONAL ENGLISH PARSLEY SAUCE



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A traditional English parsley sauce recipe is a classic of the British kitchen and unbelievably easy to make. Perfect with fish, ham, or vegetables.

Provided by Elaine Lemm

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ounce/25 grams butter
1 ounce/25 grams all-purpose flour (approximately 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons)
Optional: 1 1/2 teaspoons English mustard
1 cup/250 milliliters milk
1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped)
Sea salt (to taste)
Freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in the flour and mustard (if using).
  • Stir thoroughly to form a thick paste.
  • Cook gently for 2 to 3 minutes more, watching the heat to ensure the paste does not burn. This will cook off the taste of raw flour in the finished sauce.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk.
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, frequently whisking to make sure there are no lumps. The sauce should be quite thick but still pouring consistency. If too thick, add a little more milk.
  • Add the fresh parsley and stir well.
  • Season with a good pinch of sea salt and a few black pepper grinds. Taste and add more as needed.
  • Keep the sauce warm, on low heat, until needed. If keeping sauce warm for more than 15 minutes, laying a piece of buttered parchment paper on the surface will prevent a skin from forming. If a slight skin does form, whisk thoroughly over heat, and it should disappear.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 223 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE



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Try this sauce over a variety of vegetables. It has a wonderful cheesy flavor.-Maria Bacher, Westminster, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Ground nutmeg and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the cream cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes; stir. Cook 2-4 minutes longer or until cheeses are melted. Add nutmeg and pepper. Serve over vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

IRISH PARSLEY SAUCE



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Per www.greatfood.ie, "Parsley sauce - white sauce with freshly chopped parsley - is a staple of Irish cooking. We eat it with bacon and cabbage, it helps to moisten the meat."

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup plain flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 pinch salt
1 pinch white pepper
2 ounces parsley, chopped finely
1 egg yolk (optional)
2 dashes hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Gently melt the butter in a saucepan (non-stick is easier). Don't let it sizzle.
  • Add the flour, salt, and white pepper (black pepper at a push, but you'll be able to see black specks in the sauce).
  • Stir, over gentle heat, with a wooden spoon for a few minutes to let the flour cook and to amalgamate everything. If you don't cook it long enough at this stage, the sauce will taste floury.
  • Add a little milk to the flour and butter mix (you have now made a roux) and stir again. When it is amalgamated, add a little more milk and mix again. Add more milk, little by little, until you have a thickish creamy sauce. Cook the sauce for 5 minutes over gentle heat, stirring to stop it sticking. If you get lumps, press them with the wooden spoon against the side of the pan to mash them. If you need to, use a whisk, but be careful not to scratch a non-stick pan. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
  • For a richer sauce, add a little hot sauce to a raw egg yolk in a cup, mix well, then reintroduce into the main sauce.
  • Add the parsley, stir and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 125.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.8

PARSLEY SAUCE



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This flavorful parsley sauce comes from Darina Allen's "Forgotten Skills of Cooking" and accompanies her Irish Bacon and Cabbage recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes enough for 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole milk
3 stems fresh parsley
3 slices carrot (optional)
3 slices onion (optional)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons Roux
4 tablespoons chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Place milk, parsley stems, carrot, and onion in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper; let simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and strain; discard solids. Return milk to saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk in roux until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; season with salt and pepper. Add chopped parsley and reduce heat to very low; simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.

EASY LEMON AND PARSLEY SAUCE



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This is a really quick and easy sauce to add to fish and gives it the finishing touch with the lemon giving a bit of a zing. There is enough sauce in this recipe to be able to also use it over hot vegetables if you like.

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour, plain
3/4 cup milk, Low fat
1/4 cup parsley, flat Italian
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, course

Steps:

  • Melt Butter in a small saucepan. mix the flour with a small amount of milk once its a smooth paste add the remaining milk stir well and add i to the saucepan stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove from heat then add the lemon juice, parsley and seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 99.9, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.7

CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE



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This sauce is great on steak and chips. We have it a lot through the summer in Australia. Serve with a nice crisp salad makes a wonderful meal. Dried parsley may be used in place of the fresh.

Provided by AUSSIEDAVE1

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 7m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup water, divided
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Pour half of the water into a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the garlic and garlic powder, and boil until the water has almost evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix the cornstarch with the remaining water, and stir into the sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Fat 44.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 27.4 g, Sodium 47 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PARSLEY SAUCE



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 15m

Yield One and a half cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups parsley leaves (preferably flat-leaf)
1/2 cup, plus 1 1/2 tablespoons, canned or fresh chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place the parsley and a half-cup of broth in a food processor. Process for one minute. Scrape mixture into a two-cup glass measure.
  • Combine the remaining broth with the cornstarch and stir into the parsley mixture. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent for four minutes.
  • Uncover. Stir in salt. Allow to cool slightly. Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold into the parsley mixture. Serve with the demitasse carrot custards.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 159, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 174 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use fresh parsley for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried parsley.
  • Don't overcook the parsley. It should be bright green and still slightly crunchy.
  • Add the cream and milk slowly, stirring constantly. This will help prevent the sauce from curdling.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over your favorite dishes, such as chicken, fish, pasta, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Creamy parsley sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a simple sauce to brighten up your weeknight dinner or a more elegant sauce for a special occasion, creamy parsley sauce is a great option.

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