Rabbit in Mustard Sauce (Lapin à la Moutarde)

Name: Rabbit in Mustard Sauce (Lapin à la Moutarde)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 rabbit (3-4 pounds); salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 shallots; 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2-3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons Creme Fraiche; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
454 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
French

Rabbit in Mustard Sauce (Lapin à la Moutarde)

Nevaeh Sloan

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A traditional French dish, Lapin à la Moutarde features braised rabbit in a mustard-based cream sauce with herbs. It's easy to make with gourmet results!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 rabbit (3-4 pounds) , cut into serving pieces
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons butter
3 shallots , chopped
1 clove garlic , minced
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
2-3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Creme Fraiche
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Let the meat sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Lightly salt and pepper the pieces.Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven and then brown the rabbit pieces. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
Add the shallots to the pot and cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the flour and cook for another minute.Add the wine and bring to a boil for one minute. Add the chicken broth, mustard, thyme, rosemary, and salt. Nestle the rabbit pieces in the pot, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for one hour or until the meat is tender.Stir in the heavy cream, crème fraîche, and parsley and heat through. Add salt, pepper and mustard to taste. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or hot buttered egg noodles.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 454kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 236mg (79%) Sodium 605mg (25%) Potassium 1100mg (31%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 653IU (13%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	454kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	56g	112%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	236mg	79%
Sodium	605mg	25%
Potassium	1100mg	23%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	653IU	13%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	65mg	7%
Iron	9mg	50%