Ultimate Peppercorn Mushroom Cream Sauce
A rich and creamy mushroom sauce enhanced with the kick of black pepper, perfect for drizzling over steak, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cremini mushrooms, sliced
- Freshly ground black peppercorns
- Heavy cream
- Shallots, minced
- Garlic, minced
- Beef broth
- Unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
- Lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by slicing mushrooms and mincing shallots and garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add butter.
- Toss in sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden-brown.
- Add another tablespoon of butter, then shallots, and cook until translucent.
- Introduce minced garlic and peppercorns, stirring until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then add sautéed mushrooms.
- Season with salt and add lemon juice if desired.
- Finish with fresh herbs for garnish.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg