Rabbit in Mustard Sauce (Lapin à la Moutarde)

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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)

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

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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