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Ingredients
13 Tbs. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
2 shallots, minced
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 cup white wine
Salt, to taste
2 shallots, minced
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 cup white wine
Salt, to taste
Directions
In a saucepan set on a flame tamer over medium-low heat, melt 1 Tbs. butter.
Add shallots and zest; sauté, stirring, 4-5 min.
Add juice and wine, reduce heat to low, and simmer until reduced to1/3 cup, 20-25 min.
Add butter, a few cubes at a time.
Whisk until blended before adding more.
Strain sauce through a fine-mesh sieve.
Season with salt.
Add shallots and zest; sauté, stirring, 4-5 min.
Add juice and wine, reduce heat to low, and simmer until reduced to1/3 cup, 20-25 min.
Add butter, a few cubes at a time.
Whisk until blended before adding more.
Strain sauce through a fine-mesh sieve.
Season with salt.
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Elevate your seafood with this bright, silky Lemon-Butter Sauce that combines the richness of butter with the zing of fresh lemon. Delicate shallots and zest infuse the sauce with aromatic depth while the wine reduction creates a restaurant-quality finish. The perfect accompaniment for grilled fish, this elegant sauce transforms simple seafood into a sophisticated meal. Easy to prepare but impressive enough for special occasions.
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Servings
Makes about 1 cup.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (2 tablespoons) - Calories: 160; Total Fat: 16g (Saturated Fat: 10g); Cholesterol: 45mg; Sodium: 45mg; Total Carbohydrates: 1g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 0g); Protein: 0g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
💬 Uncle Dave says...
Delicious with grilled fish, this sauce has a bright flavor and delicate texture.
🧑🍳 The Cook:
Carol Jancsi
🔑 Keywords:
sauce,
seafood,
fish
🗂️ Categories: 🍶 Sauces & Dips, 🐟 Fish & Seafood
📚 Cookbooks: Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), From The Ferguson Family, The TFR Cookbook
Lemon-Butter Sauce was added on April 05, 2012 and last updated on May 21, 2025.
🗂️ Categories: 🍶 Sauces & Dips, 🐟 Fish & Seafood
📚 Cookbooks: Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), From The Ferguson Family, The TFR Cookbook
Lemon-Butter Sauce was added on April 05, 2012 and last updated on May 21, 2025.
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