Basil Dipping Sauce Food

BASIL LEMON BUTTER CREAM SAUCE

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This is a sauce recipe that was a frequent complement to chicken and fish during my study abroad residence experience with a french family in the Loire Valley region. Cream sauces are very popular paired with white and rosé wines in this geography, and this goes well over a thinly sliced breast of chicken, or a flaky whitefish. Although the sauce itself is somewhat fattening, if used conservatively it's actually a light and refreshing compliment to poultry and fish in the summer. If you absolutely feel the need to tone down the fat, be careful as you don't want the sauce to become too thin as it won't coat as nicely. Enjoy!

Provided by jpknight22

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2-3 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
1 lemon, juice of
1 chicken bouillon cube
4 -6 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed

Steps:

For preparation, juice the lemon into a ramekin or small mug, removing the seeds. Mince fresh basil leaves until really finely chopped.
In a saucepan, heat butter over medium temperature until melted. Gently add heavy whipping cream while stirring with a whisk and bring to a low boil while constantly stirring. Slowly add lemon juice while stirring consistently until blended. Add chicken bouillon, basil, and pressed garlic and continue to stir until chicken bouillon is dissolved. Reduce heat to low and serve by lightly drizzling sauce with a spoon over fish or chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.5, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 48.5, Sodium 156.2, Carbohydrate 1.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.8

BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Basil Cream Sauce image

After a mad search on the net for a recipe for this sauce I had to create my own. This can be reheated in the microwave without the usual cream sauce defects. I just love the light green color and how well it displays over tri color or regular pasta, salmon and grilled chicken. I have been putting this on everything.

Provided by MESSY

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
2 ounces pine nuts
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 pint light cream

Steps:

In a food processor, combine basil and garlic. Begin processing, and pour in olive oil in a thin stream. Process for about 40 seconds, or until mixture begins to emulsify. Add pine nuts and Parmesan, then blend for 1 minute.
Heat cream in a saucepan over low heat until simmering. Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the processor with basil pesto, and pulse for 20 seconds to incorporate. Pour mixture back into cream, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 117 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

DELICIOUS BASIL DIP

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This Delicious Basil dip is incredibly creamy, and is absolutely awesome on so many things, including meats, breads, veggies and chips!

Provided by www.dailydishrecipes.com

Categories Condiments Sauces and Dips

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cloves of garlic (more if you like a lot of garlic - we do, minced (you can do this before you add all the other ingredients))
3/4 cup fresh basil
1 cup mayonnaise (we use light, and sometimes don't add the olive oil and use the olive oil mayo)
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
a pinch of salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

In your blender or food processor, chop up your garlic, then add the basil and chop that all up. Then add the mayonnaise.
Next add the Dijon Mustard, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Blend everything until it is completely smooth and combined. Put it in a dish, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or so. This allows the flavors to marry and results in a delicious, fragrant, wonderful Basil Dip.

BASIL OIL SAUCE

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Delicious homemade basil oil recipe made with fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil. This fresh basil and garlic sauce is great for salads, vegetables or as dipping sauce for bread.

Provided by Layla Pujol

Categories Condiments Sauce

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups of packed basil leaves
½-1 cup cup of olive oil (adjust based on the thickness level you prefer)
1-2 garlic cloves (add more if you are a garlic lover)
Salt to taste

Steps:

Place the basil, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender or mini-food processor, mix until you have smooth sauce. Taste and add additional salt if needed. You can also adjust the amount of olive oil if you want a more liquid sauce.
The basil oil can be used immediately or refrigerated until ready to use. For freshest flavor, use the basil garlic oil within 24-48 hours.

BASIL, PARMESAN AND CASHEW DIP

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I'm totally addicted to this dip. It's a copycat of the current dips that are quite expensive to buy in the delis. It's fantastic served with rice crackers or used in your cooking as a pesto sauce. It's fantastic on pasta, chicken or fish.

Provided by Jubes

Categories Australian

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

250 g fresh basil (1 bunch, washed and dryed)
1/3 cup cashews (or substitute with toasted pine nuts)
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place the basil leaves, nuts, garlic and parmesan in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
Slowly, in a thin stream, add the olive oil until well combined.
VARIATION: Use coriander, pine nuts and add some lime.

SARASOTA'S SIMPLE YOGURT, BASIL, LEMON DIPPING SAUCE

Sarasota's Simple Yogurt, Basil, Lemon Dipping Sauce image

This is so easy and quick. I made this for lunch today to go with steamed artichokes which I made with Recipe #332641. I was extremely short on time and almost canceled making the artichokes, but found this. What a great way to cook them in just minutes. And they were perfect. Now the sauce is a long time favorite which is just easy. It is wonderful on a vegetable platter, also with fried vegetables as a lighter fresh sauce, grilled asparagus as an appetizer, and of course my "chokes." What a nice light appetizer. There was 4 of us and we ate quite a bit, but I love to make the whole batch and during the week I will add some with steamed vegetables. This is also a nice condiment on soups (my favorite is pea soup), in pita pockets. So don't throw the leftover out.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups dip, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

32 ounces plain yogurt (I like to use greek yogurt, but everyday yogurt is just fine)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic (more or less if you like)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped fine
salt
pepper

Steps:

Yogurt -- The best way to do this if you have time, is to put the yogurt in a piece of cheesecloth in a strainer or colander and then in a small bowl over night (wrapped with saran wrap. This allows the sour cream to drain, so the dip isn't wet or runny.
Personally, I had no time, but I did buy the greek yogurt which is a bit thicker, mixed everything together and enjoyed. Also, I have used this with just everyday yogurt and did not take the time to let it set over night and it was fine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.9, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 56.7, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 4.4

CREAMY BASIL SAUCE

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No actual cream is used. This is very nice over pasta. If you want you can also add some smoked salmon or chunks of tunafish.

Provided by Chef Dudo

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon margarine
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup pecorino cheese, rasped
fresh black pepper

Steps:

Melt margarine in sauce pan and saute garlic for 1 minute.
At low temperature add flour.
Stir to make a paste.
Slowly add milk to paste until you achieve an even consistency.
Add salt, basil, parmesan or pecorino and pepper to sauce and cook over low heat until you reach a desired thickness.
Pour over freshly cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.1, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 463.5, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 9.8