Tarragon Cream Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this luxurious Tarragon Cream Sauce, a perfect harmony of rich, velvety flavors and herbaceous notes. This quick and easy recipe features a base of sautéed shallots in butter, deglazed with dry white wine, and enriched with chicken stock and heavy cream for a silky consistency. Fresh tarragon and a splash of lemon juice add a bright, aromatic finish, making this sauce an ideal accompaniment for chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant, restaurant-quality sauce is a must-try for anyone looking to add a gourmet touch to their meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium (finely chopped) shallot
- 0.333 cup dry white wine
- 0.5 cup chicken stock
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon (finely chopped) fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
Pour in the dry white wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce the wine by about half.
Add the chicken stock and continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Let the mixture gently simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Stir in the finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and serve warm over your choice of chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
946 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.9 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.0 g | 250% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 134 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 207 mg | 4% | |
*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.
