Parmesan Cheese Sauce

This versatile creamy sauce is delicious over salmon, steamed veggies or pasta.

1½ Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, unbleached
1 cup milk
½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
¼ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
1 pinch paprika

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle flour into melted butter, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute or until mixture is golden and lumpy.

Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Cook, whisking constantly, 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.

Add freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and a pinch of paprika, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat and use immediately.

Makes about 1¼ cups.