Lemon Basil Cream Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Preparation

MELT butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add garlic, and saute 1 to 2 minutes.
Add half-and-half and chicken broth.
Bring to a boil, and cook 8 minutes or until reduced by half.
WHISK together lemon juice and cornstarch until smooth.
Whisk lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper into butter mixture, and cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat.
DO NOT ADD BASIL UNTIL READY TO SERVE.