Beurre Blanc

Name: Beurre Blanc
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 8 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter cut into pats; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, or any fresh herb of choice; Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
8 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter cut into pats
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, or any fresh herb of choice
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

Directions

1

Put the shallots, wine and vinegar into a small, heavy saucepan.
2

Cook over medium heat until the mixture is reduced to four tablespoons.
3

Add the cream.
4

When it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and whisk in the butter one pat at a time.
5

Add the tarragon, season with salt and pepper, and keep warm.