Beurre blanc

Name: Beurre blanc
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes approximately 250 ml (8 fl oz)
Ingredients: 2 large French shallots, very finely chopped; 100 ml (3¼ fl oz) white wine vinegar; 100 ml (3¼ fl oz) dry white wine; 200 g (6½ oz) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and chilled

Preparation info

Makes approximately
250 ml

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

Sauces

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1999

About

Another exquisite classic, seasoned with shallots, which is ideal to serve with fish such as the poached salmon cutlet shown in the picture.

Ingredients

2 large French shallots, very finely chopped
100 ml (3¼ fl oz) white wine vinegar

Sauce
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Add the shallots, white wine vinegar and white wine to a small wide-based pan and heat over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated to 2 tablespoons.
As soon as the liquid boils, reduce the heat to very low and whisk in the butter, piece by piece. Whisk continuo