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A bowl of lemon beurre blanc sauce with a spoon lifting some out.

Lemon Beurre Blanc

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired

Description

Our delicious Lemon Beurre Blanc recipe is perfect for elevating your favorite fish to the next level with only 6 simple ingredients!


Ingredients

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  • 8 tablespoons butter, divided (regular or plant-based)
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy cream OR unsweetened/unflavored Nutpods
  • 3 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • optional: kosher salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Sauté: Bring a large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon butter to melt. Add the shallots to the hot pan and move around to soften.
  2. Simmer: Add the white wine and let it simmer and reduce for about 5 minutes. Pour in the cream and let simmer for another 3 minutes.
  3. Butter: Now add the remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk to emulsify as they melt.
  4. Taste: Finally, whisk in the lemon juice & lemon zest and taste to see if any flavors need to be adjusted to your liking. Option to add a little salt and pepper, if you want.
  5. Serve: Enjoy immediately – we love it over our Pan Seared Halibut!

Notes

  • Dairy Free: simply use a plant-based butter and a dairy-free creamer.
  • Consistency: option to pour the sauce through a fine mesh strainer to make it extra smooth.
  • Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 138
  • Sugar: 0.6 g
  • Sodium: 4.8 mg
  • Fat: 13.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 38 mg