Chef John's Beurre Blanc

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Chef John's Beurre Blanc). Although beurre blanc purists would object to the bit of cream in this classic sauce, it does help create a more stable base, enhances the flavor, and makes an even more beautiful color than when made without. Have all the ingredients measured and handy before starting as this sauce comes together rather quickly.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 8 mins

Total: 18 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chef John's Beurre Blanc

Ingredients

½ cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons heavy cream

2 teaspoons very finely minced shallots

4 ounces cold unsalted butter

cut into 1-inch cubes

salt to taste

1 pinch cayenne pepper

A Fantastic Margarita

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place wine lemon juice cream shallots and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer until liquid is reduced by about 75% 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and whisk in about 2 cubes of butter. Keep butter moving until it melts. When melted add a few more cubes whisking continuously so butter emulsifies into the wine/lemon juice mixture.

Step 2

Continue to add butter a few cubes at a time until all of it has been incorporated and the sauce has a thick luxurious texture 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Taste for seasonings and add a pinch of salt and cayenne if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Beurre Blanc

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 255.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.5g 1%

Carbohydrates: 2g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 25.5g 39%

Saturated Fat: 16.1g 81%

Cholesterol: 70.4mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 851.2IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 1%

Vitamin C: 3.7mg 6%

Folate: 3mcg 1%

Calcium: 15.6mg 2%

Iron: 0.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 5.1mg 2%

Potassium: 50.4mg 1%

Sodium: 46.5mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 229.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.