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Citrus Beurre Blanc

Citrus Beurre Blanc: Elevate Your Dishes with Fresh Flavor

Citrus Beurre Blanc is a luxurious French sauce that enhances dishes with vibrant citrus flavors.
Prep Time 17 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold, cubed
  • 1 medium Shallot finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine good quality
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar can substitute with light vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice preferably from fresh lemons
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream do not substitute with milk
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • 1 medium Fresh Orange use zest for extra citrus kick

Equipment

  • nonreactive saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Citrus Beurre Blanc
  1. In a nonreactive saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of cold, unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent.
  2. Pour in ½ cup of dry white wine, followed by 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar and the fresh juice from half a lemon. Bring to a gentle simmer and reduce for about 4 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low, then stir in ¼ cup of heavy cream. Stir gently for about 1 minute.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup of cold, cubed butter, stirring continuously or whisking vigorously to emulsify.
  5. Once all butter is incorporated, remove pan from heat and stir in the zest of one fresh orange. Season with kosher salt as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Use cold unsalted butter for the best texture. Always opt for fresh lemon juice for brightness.

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