Balsamic Roasted Shallot Sauce
Elevate your meals with this rich and flavorful Balsamic Roasted Shallot Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that blends caramelized shallots with tangy balsamic vinegar, buttery garlic, and a hint of honey for a perfectly balanced taste. Roasting the shallots intensifies their natural sweetness, while a touch of fresh thyme adds an earthy herbaceous note to this luscious sauce. Ideal for pouring over steak, chicken, pork, or roasted vegetables, this easy-to-make sauce takes your dish to gourmet levels with minimal effort. Ready in just 45 minutes and packed with depth and versatility, this recipe is the ultimate addition to your repertoire of elegant, crowd-pleasing sauces.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 whole (medium-sized) shallots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon (chopped) fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the shallots and cut them in half lengthwise. Arrange them cut-side down in a baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the shallots and sprinkle them with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Roast the shallots in the oven for 25 minutes, or until they are soft and caramelized. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
In a medium skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant (be careful not to burn it).
Chop the roasted shallots and add them to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Deglaze the pan by adding the balsamic vinegar and scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, then stir in the chopped thyme and honey.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens to your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and, if desired, blend the sauce into a smoother consistency using an immersion blender or standard blender. (This step is optional.)
Serve the balsamic roasted shallot sauce warm over your choice of steak, chicken, pork, or vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.8 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2097 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1270 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
