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Fast French Beurre Blanc Sauce Recipe in 10 Minutes with lemon and butter.

Beurre Blanc Sauce

A quick and elegant buttery sauce that enhances the flavor of fish, chicken, and vegetables with its tangy and silky finish, ready in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine (or dry vermouth)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus more to taste)
  • 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 pinch salt
  • optional: white pepper, chopped chives, a tiny splash of cream Use these to taste or as garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the shallot and wine to a small pan and bring it to a lively simmer.
  2. Let the mixture reduce until you have only a few tablespoons of liquid left.
  3. Lower the heat to ensure the sauce does not split.
  4. Whisk in the cold butter slowly, adding a cube or two at a time until the sauce looks smooth and silky.
  5. Season with a pinch of salt and adjust with lemon juice, white pepper, and chives if using, at the end.

Notes

Serve the sauce immediately over your choice of fish, chicken, or vegetables to enjoy its best flavor. If the sauce breaks, refer to the tips on how to fix it.