Basil-Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
• 8 leaves fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• ¼ cup white-wine vinegar
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• Salt to taste if desired
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    183 calories; 19 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 58 milligrams cholesterol; 8 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan, and add shallots. Cook briefly, and add basil and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons.
2. Add cream, and bring to a rapid boil. Cook this until reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove the sauce from the heat, and immediately add the remaining 4 tablepoons of butter, salt and pepper, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk.

10 minutes