Chive Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Leave butter at room temperature to soften.
2. 2
   Place wine, vinegar and shallots in a saute pan over high heat.
3. 3
   Reduce volume until the pan is almost dry.
4. 4
   Lower the heat and whisk in the softened butter, bit by bit.
5. 5
   Sample sauce and salt to taste.
6. 6
   Add chopped chives.
7. 7
   To serve: place a spoonful of sauce underneath crab cakes.
8. 8
   Garnish with lemon wedges and watercress.