4.9 from 21 votes
Beurre Blanc
Put on your chef's hat—this easy beurre blanc sauce takes just 10 minutes to make and will elevate your meal to restaurant-quality!
Servings: 6 2½-tablespoon portions
Calories: 311 kcal
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry white wine
- ⅓ cup minced shallot, from 1 large shallot
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a 2 to 3-quart (2 to 3L) saucepan, combine the wine and shallot. Boil over high heat until the wine is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the cream and boil for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low, and then gradually add the butter, one piece at a time, whisking constantly, until melted (wait until each piece is melted before adding the next).
- When all the butter is incorporated, stir in the lemon juice, chives, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. (Keep in mind the sauce will have a creamy consistency but it will not be thick.) Cover to keep warm and set aside for up to 30 minutes.
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Notes
- Make-Ahead Instructions: The beurre blanc will hold for about 30 minutes covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
157mg
(7%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 62½-tablespoon portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.