Beurre Blanc (White butter sauce)

Total Time
About 10 minutes
Rating
3(13)
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Ingredients

Yield:About one cup
  • 2tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 2tablespoons water
  • 2tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • ½pound butter, at room temperature
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

206 calories; 23 grams fat; 14 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 4 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the vinegar and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Add the shallots and cook down until almost all the liquid has evaporated.

  2. Step 2

    Add the butter bit by bit, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk over moderate heat. The sauce may boil, but you must stir rapidly. When ready, the sauce should be thickened and creamy.

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