Creamy Tarragon Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this silky-smooth Creamy Tarragon Sauce—a luxurious blend of rich heavy cream, aromatic shallots, and a splash of dry white wine, infused with the distinctive licorice-like note of fresh tarragon. This quick and easy 15-minute recipe is the perfect companion to grilled chicken, seared fish, or roasted vegetables, adding a flavorful, gourmet touch to any dish. A hint of Dijon mustard brings depth to the sauce, while the delicate balance of chicken or vegetable stock keeps it light yet indulgent. Ideal for weeknight meals or dinner parties, this versatile sauce is sure to impress with its elegant taste and velvety texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium, finely chopped shallot
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 0.25 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped shallot to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Pour in the dry white wine and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce by about half.
Add the chicken or vegetable stock to the pan, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for another 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to gently heat without boiling, stirring constantly.
Stir in the Dijon mustard and finely chopped tarragon leaves, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences.
Continue to cook on low heat, stirring frequently, for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from heat and serve warm over your preferred dish, such as grilled chicken, seared fish, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.4 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.1 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1585 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 294 mg | 6% | |
*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.
