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Beurre Blanc Sauce

Beurre blanc is a rich French butter sauce made with shallots, white wine, vinegar, and butter, perfect for fish or seafood dishes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • cups dry white wine of your choice
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 small shallot finely diced
  • 2 tbsp tarragon finely chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter or one stick
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • To a pot on medium heat, add in shallot, tarragon, white wine, and white wine vinegar. Allow this to reduce to 3 tbsp.
  • Turn the heat to low and add in butter ½ tbsp at a time and stir until melted. You should start to see a creamy consistency form by the third of fourth cube you throw in.
  • Continue to add butter and stir until all the butter is gone. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over fish or seafood.
Keyword beurre blanc