Medium Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

(Creamy, Garlic, Habanero)

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Garlic
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
2
Prepare the Habanero
Remove the stem from the habanero pepper, cut it in half, and remove seeds if less heat is desired. Finely chop the habanero.
3
Chop the Cilantro
Rinse the fresh cilantro under cold water, pat dry, and chop it roughly.

4
Sauté Garlic and Habanero
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and habanero pepper. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add Cream Ingredients
Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream and cream cheese to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
6
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7
Plate the Sauce
Pour the creamy garlic habanero sauce into a serving bowl.
8
Garnish
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top of the sauce. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an added zest.