Beurre Blanc Sauce
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
365 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Beurre Blanc Sauce
Description
Beurre Blanc Sauce combines dry white wine, lemon juice, and finely minced shallots simmered gently to reduce flavors. Cream is whisked in along with fine sea salt and white pepper to add smoothness and seasoning. Gradually, cold unsalted butter cubes are whisked into the warm liquid to form an emulsified, thickened sauce. The process requires moderate heat and continuous whisking to ensure the butter blends without breaking the sauce. The finished sauce is then strained to remove solids, leaving a silky, tangy accompaniment ideal for seafood, chicken, or vegetables.
The sauce’s hallmark is its buttery richness balanced by acidity from wine and lemon, complemented by the sweetness of shallots and cream. The texture ranges between velvety and slightly thickened. Prepared fresh, it should be served immediately to maintain its emulsion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 medium shallot , minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups butter cold and cut into cubes, unsalted
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the white wine, lemon juice and shallot to a low simmer.
- Whisk in the fine sea salt, white pepper and cream.
- When barely bubbling, slowly whisk in a few butter cubes at a time until all are added and fully melted. The sauce will thicken. If you don't keep the temperature low and whisk continuously, the sauce will separate.
- Pour the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove large pieces of seasoning or shallot. Serve immediately.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Whisk continuously and maintain low heat to prevent the sauce from separating.
- If separation occurs, whisk vigorously or shake to bring the sauce back together.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1250IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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