Tarragon Cream Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with this luxurious Tarragon Cream Sauce, a perfect harmony of rich, velvety flavors and herbaceous notes. This quick and easy recipe features a base of sautéed shallots in butter, deglazed with dry white wine, and enriched with chicken stock and heavy cream for a silky consistency. Fresh tarragon and a splash of lemon juice add a bright, aromatic finish, making this sauce an ideal accompaniment for chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant, restaurant-quality sauce is a must-try for anyone looking to add a gourmet touch to their meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium (finely chopped) shallot
0.333 cup dry white wine
0.5 cup chicken stock
0.75 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon (finely chopped) fresh tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Pour in the dry white wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce the wine by about half.

Step 4

Add the chicken stock and continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Let the mixture gently simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.

Step 6

Stir in the finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7

Remove from heat and serve warm over your choice of chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(510.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	945.5

Total Fat 85.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 252.7mg	0%
Sodium 134.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.6g
Protein 7.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 54.8mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 207.1mg	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: 91.4%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 4.9%