5 from 12 votes
Beurre Blanc Sauce
Beurre Blanc Sauce is a classic French butter sauce made by reducing white wine, white wine vinegar, and shallots, then whisking in cold unsalted butter to create a smooth, creamy finish with a subtle tang and shallot flavor. Seasoned simply with sea salt, it adds richness to fish or vegetables.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
217 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Condiments
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- ½ cup white wine dry
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ½ shallot peeled small diced
- 8 ounces butter cut up, unsalted
- salt sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Add the white wine, vinegar, and shallots to a medium-size saucepot and cook over low to medium heat until there are about 2 tablespoons of liquid left.
- Add in the butter and immediately begin to vigorously whisk the mixture until the butter is almost completely melted.
- Remove from the heat and whisk until the mixture becomes melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and optionally strain and serve.
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Notes
- Consider adding ½ cup heavy cream after reducing liquids to keep the sauce stable and warm longer; cook until thickened before adding butter.
- Prep all ingredients before starting, as the sauce comes together quickly once reduction is complete.
- The term "au sec" indicates the optimal reduced liquid stage to begin whisking in the butter.
- Straining the sauce is optional; shallots add flavor and texture some prefer to keep.
- Add fresh lemon juice at the end for a citrusy bright note.
- Beurre Blanc is best served immediately because it breaks when reheated; make just enough for immediate use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
23mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
708IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 708IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.