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Beurre Blanc Sauce Recipe

Beurre Blanc is a classic French sauce translated as "white butter"- which is an emulsified lemon butter sauce.
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Keyword: beurre blanc sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 2433kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 medium shallot minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes

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.
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Notes

This sauce is an emulsification, it can potentially separate. Whisk well or shake to recombine.

Nutrition

Calories: 2433kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 265g | Saturated Fat: 168g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 68g | Trans Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 711mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8343IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg