Saffron Beurre Blanc
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
313 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Saffron Beurre Blanc
Description
This sauce starts by simmering white wine, white wine vinegar, minced shallots, and saffron threads until the liquid reduces by half and nearly evaporates. The saffron imparts a subtle aroma and hue to the sauce. Butter is then slowly whisked in over low heat, emulsifying into a smooth, creamy texture. Seasoning with kosher salt is the final step.
The resulting beurre blanc has a delicate balance of tangy acidity from vinegar and richness from butter, accompanied by mild shallot sweetness and a saffron floral note. The sauce is typically strained before serving to ensure smoothness and is excellent when paired with seared scallops or other seafood.
Ahead preparation involves making the reduction first, enabling efficient assembly during seafood cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 6 Tablespoons shallots minced (about 2 large
- pinch saffron about 7 or 8 threads
- 8 ounces butter unsalted
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine white wine, shallots, saffron threads, and vinegar in a saucepan. Simmer on a medium heat until reduced by about 1/2. There will be hardly any liquid left.
- Slowly whisk in butter a little at a time on the lowest heat until blended. Now, you'll see it turning into a sauce!
- Season with kosher salt.
- Strain the sauce through a fine strainer onto the scallops.
- Make ahead tip. You can have the reduction ready, and while you are searing your scallops, you can begin to finish your Saffron Beurre Blanc.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1person | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 945IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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