Mediterranean Diet Mustard Cream Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luxurious Mediterranean Diet Mustard Cream Sauce, a velvety and tangy condiment that pairs beautifully with grilled fish, chicken, or roasted vegetables. Crafted with heart-healthy olive oil, aromatic shallots and garlic, and a splash of white wine, this sauce balances creamy crème fraîche with the bold flavor of Dijon mustard. A hint of fresh thyme and a squeeze of bright lemon juice add layers of Mediterranean-inspired freshness, while a touch of kosher salt and black pepper perfect the seasoning. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is a simple yet sophisticated way to enhance your favorite dishes while staying true to the principles of the Mediterranean diet.
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Shallot
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup White Wine
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 0.5 cup Creme Fraiche
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions
Step 1
Finely mince the shallot and garlic cloves.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced shallot and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Step 5
Pour in the white wine and increase the heat to medium-high. Allow the wine to boil and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Lower the heat to medium and whisk in the Dijon mustard and creme fraiche until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step 7
Add the lemon juice and fresh thyme to the sauce, stirring well.
Step 8
Season with kosher salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Step 9
Simmer the sauce for 3-4 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the desired consistency.
Step 10
Remove from heat and serve immediately with your choice of grilled fish, chicken, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (358.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 920.1 |
| Total Fat 84.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 130.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1049.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.2g | |
| Protein 3.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 142.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 355.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories