Bearnaise Sauce

Béarnaise Sauce is a rich, creamy, tangy, and slightly herbal, with a butter-forward flavor and aromatic notes from tarragon and shallots.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 1/2 cups; 6 tablespoons per serving 1x
Category: Sauce & Salsa
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup white wine 1 teaspoon tarragon 1 tablespoon shallot or scallion, minced 1/2 cup butter 3 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Combine vinegar, wine, pepper, scallions and tarragon in saucepan. Cook over low heat until reduced to half, about 8 minutes.
Strain mixture into top of double boiler.
With wire whisk or rotary beater, beat in beaten egg yolks and salt. Cook over hot water until thickened.
Beat in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir over heat until creamy, about 1 minute.
Serve hot over beef or fish fillets.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 262
Sodium: 536mg
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 222mg

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