Beurre Nantais (Herb butter sauce) Recipe

Name: Beurre Nantais (Herb butter sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 3 tablespoons wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, preferably white; 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water; 3/4 pound (3 sticks) cold butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chervil, optional; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley; Juice of 1 lime or 1/2 lemon; Salt to taste, if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, preferably white
2 to 4 tablespoons cold water
3/4 pound (3 sticks) cold butter
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chervil, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
Juice of 1 lime or 1/2 lemon
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Combine shallots, vinegar, quarter teaspoon pepper and water in 4-cup saucepan.
2
Bring to boil and simmer until liquid is reduced by about half.
3
If mixture becomes too dry, add a little more water.
4
Cut butter into inch cubes.
5
Add about a third to sauce, stirring vigorously, and cook over low heat.
6
Do not let this sauce boil, or it will curdle.
7
Continue adding butter, about a third at a time.
8
Continue stirring until butter is melted.
9
Beat constantly until butter sauce is piping hot.
10
Remove from heat, and stir in the tarragon, chervil, parsley and lime or lemon juice, beating.
11
Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

613

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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 cup finely chopped shallots, 3 tablespoons wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, preferably white, 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water, and more.

Yes, Beurre Nantais (Herb butter sauce) falls under the General 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.

Beurre Nantais (Herb butter sauce)

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