Best Lemon Dill Beurre Blanc Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S BEURRE BLANC

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Although beurre blanc purists would object to the bit of cream in this classic sauce, it does help create a more stable base, enhances the flavor, and makes an even more beautiful color than when made without. Have all the ingredients measured and handy before starting as this sauce comes together rather quickly.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons very finely minced shallots
4 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Place wine, lemon juice, cream, shallots, and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and let simmer until liquid is reduced by about 75%, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and whisk in about 2 cubes of butter. Keep butter moving until it melts. When melted, add a few more cubes, whisking continuously so butter emulsifies into the wine/lemon juice mixture.
Continue to add butter, a few cubes at a time until all of it has been incorporated and the sauce has a thick, luxurious texture, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Taste for seasonings and add a pinch of salt and cayenne, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 46.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

LEMON-DILL BEURRE BLANC

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From: http://www.finecooking.com Delicious over any kind of sear-roasted or salt-baked fish. Note: The key to keeping the sauce emulsified is to use cold butter and whisk it in a bit at a time.

Provided by MomLuvs6

Categories Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 3/4 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup dry white wine (like Chardonnay)
1 large shallot, finely diced (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, more to taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook the wine and shallot in a 3-quart saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the wine almost evaporates and looks glazy, 5 to 8 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter a couple of cubes at a time until melted and the sauce is thick and creamy; briefly return the pan to low heat if the butter is slow to melt.
Off the heat, stir in the dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Season to taste with more lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 150, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 0.3