16 garlic cloves
1 cup white wine
2 lemons, juiced
1 lemon, zested
2 tbsp heavy cream
3 shallots, finely diced
1/2 lb butter cut into small pieces
1 salt & pepper (to taste)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350øF. Place the garlic cloves on a baking sheet
and roast them for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Chop the roasted garlic. In a small saucepan place the white wine,
lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, and shallots. Cook the
ingredients on medium high for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the liquid
is reduced to 1/4 and is the consistency of a thin syrup. Reduce the
heat to low. While stirring constantly, slowly add the pieces of
butter one at a time, and whisk each piece in so that it is well
incorporated. Add the roasted garlic, salt and pepper.
Servings: 1 servings
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