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Carrabba's Ricardo Sauce in bowl.

Carrabba's Ricardo Sauce Recipe

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Make Carrabba’s famous Ricardo Sauce at home with this creamy garlic and lemon recipe. Perfect over chicken, shrimp, or vegetables for bold Italian flavor

Ingredients 

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30–60 seconds.
  • Stir in lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
  • Add cream and simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and serve warm over seafood or chicken.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 589IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.1mg