Basil Cream Recipe Recipe

Name: Basil Cream Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. Shallots or possibly green onions, minced; 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 c. Dry white wine; 2 c. Rich shellfish stock ((Or possibly)); 2 c. Rich chicken stock; 1 tsp Fennel seed; 1 c. Heavy cream; 1 1/2 c. Basil leaves, lightly packed; 1 Tbsp. Parsley, minced; 1 Tbsp. Mint, minced Salt and freshly grnd pepper Fresh lemon juice; 1/2 c. Italian Roma tomatoes, peel, seed, dice

Servings: persons

1/4 c. Shallots or possibly green onions, minced
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c. Dry white wine
2 c. Rich shellfish stock ((Or possibly))
2 c. Rich chicken stock
1 tsp Fennel seed
1 c. Heavy cream
1 1/2 c. Basil leaves, lightly packed
1 Tbsp. Parsley, minced
1 Tbsp. Mint, minced Salt and freshly grnd pepper Fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. Italian Roma tomatoes, peel, seed, dice

1
Add in shallots and garlic to a saucepan and saute/fry in oil till soft but not brown.
2
Add in wine, stock and fennel seed and bring to a boil and reduce by half.
3
Add in cream and reduce to a light sauce consistency.
4
Strain and add in to a blender or possibly food processor.
5
Blanch basil leaves momentarily in boiling salted water then plunge immediately into ice water to stop cooking and set the color.
6
Pat dry.
7
Add in blanched basil, parsley and mint leaves to blender and process till smooth.
8
Return contents to saucepan and keep hot.
9
Correct seasoning with salt, pepper and drops of lemon juice.
10
Stir in tomatoes and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. Shallots or possibly green onions, minced, 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 c. Dry white wine, 2 c. Rich shellfish stock ((Or possibly)), and more.

Yes, Basil Cream Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Cream Recipe

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