Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 6 shallots thinley sliced; 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced; 1 cup white wine chablis; 1 cup clam juice; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 lemon juiced; 1/2 pound butter, unsalted cut into pieces; 1/2 bunch basil stems removed; x salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
6 shallots thinley sliced
4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
1 cup white wine chablis
1 cup clam juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 lemon juiced
1/2 pound butter, unsalted cut into pieces
1/2 bunch basil stems removed
x salt

1
In a medium saucepan place the 1 tablespoon of butter and heat it on medium high until it has melted.
2
Add the shallots and garlic, sauta them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shallots are tender.
3
Add the Chablis, clam juice, and white wine vinegar.
4
Cook the ingredients for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is reduced to 1/4 cup.
5
Add the heavy cream and the lemon juice.
6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the ingredients for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the liquid starts to thicken.
7
Raise the heat to medium.
8
While whisking constantly, add the pieces of butter one at a time.
9
Strain the sauce into a blender.
10
Add the basil leaves.
11
Pur?e the sauce and then season it with the salt.
12
Add some water if the sauce is too thick.

645

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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 tablespoon butter, 6 shallots thinley sliced, 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced, 1 cup white wine chablis, and more.

Yes, Basil Sauce falls under the Seafood 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 Sauce

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