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Beurre Blanc Sauce

Beurre Blanc sauce is a classic French butter sauce made with white wine, vinegar, shallots, and butter. It's perfect for dressing up fish, seafood, or vegetables.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 75 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into small pieces and kept cold
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the white wine, white wine vinegar, and minced shallots. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to low, and whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time until the sauce is smooth and emulsified. Keep whisking until all of the butter is melted and incorporated, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or a warm serving dish. Keep the sauce warm until ready to serve.