Classic Butter Sauce (Beurre Blanc)

Elevate your culinary creations with the luscious Classic Butter Sauce, or Beurre Blanc—a timeless French sauce that adds a rich and velvety touch to any dish. Made with creamy unsalted butter, finely minced shallots, and a harmonious blend of white wine and vinegar, this sauce is gently simmered and emulsified for unparalleled smoothness. A hint of heavy cream enhances its luxurious texture, while a sprinkle of salt and white pepper perfectly balances the flavors. Ideal for draping over delicate seafood, tender poultry, or steamed vegetables, this restaurant-quality sauce is surprisingly simple to prepare in just 30 minutes. Perfect your plating with this versatile and elegant recipe that truly brings gourmet dining to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 227 grams unsalted butter
• 2 medium-sized shallots
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 120 milliliters dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons white pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by finely chopping the shallots. Ensure they are minced as finely as possible to incorporate smoothly into the sauce.

Step 2

Cut the butter into small cubes (about 1-inch each) and place them back into the refrigerator to keep them cold.

Step 3

In a saucepan, combine the chopped shallots, white wine vinegar, and dry white wine. Place over medium heat and bring the liquid to a simmer.

Step 4

Reduce the liquid until it has almost completely evaporated, leaving about 1 to 2 tablespoons of liquid with the shallots. This will take around 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the heavy cream and allow the mixture to come to a simmer again, further enriching the flavor and texture of the sauce.

Step 6

Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the cold butter cubes a few at a time. Make sure each batch of butter is fully incorporated before adding more.

Step 7

Continue adding and whisking in all butter cubes, resulting in a smooth and creamy sauce.

Step 8

Season the sauce with salt and white pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Step 9

Strain the sauce to remove the shallots, if a completely smooth texture is desired. Otherwise, leave them in for added flavor and texture.

Step 10

Serve immediately over your choice of protein or vegetables. If not using immediately, keep warm over a pot of gently simmering water, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(488.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1915.1

Total Fat 204.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 119.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 532.6mg	0%
Sodium 648.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 88.9mg	0%
Iron 1.3mg	0%
Potassium 427.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 95.7%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 3.5%