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Delicious Beurre Blanc sauce garnished with fresh herbs.

BEURRE BLANC SAUCE

Sana Umer
Classic French Beurre Blanc Sauce, creamy and tangy, perfect for drizzling over fish, seafood, or vegetables. Quick, elegant, and buttery delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons shallots finely chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into small cubes
  • to taste salt
  • to taste white pepper

Instructions
 

Reduce Liquids

  • In a small saucepan, combine white wine, vinegar, and shallots. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and reduce until about 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.

Incorporate Butter

  • Lower heat to low and whisk in cold butter cubes gradually, one piece at a time, until fully incorporated and sauce is smooth.

Season and Serve

  • Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Tip: Keep sauce warm on low heat; do not boil after adding butter or it will separate.
  • Variation: Add a splash of cream for extra richness.
  • Serving: Perfect over grilled fish, seafood, or vegetables.
Keyword cinnamon honey butter, easy cheesy pasta, stovetop macaroni, sweet spread, whipped butter