Basic Bearnaise Sauce


Course : Sauces
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1/4 cup vinegar

1/4 cup white wine

1 teaspoon tarragon

1 tablespoon scallions

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3 Large egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper
 

Preparation / Directions:


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 egg yolks and salt. Cook over hot water until thickened. Beat in butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir over heat till creamy, about 1 minute. Serve hot over beef or fish fillets.

 

Nutritional Information:

267 Calories (kcal); 26g Total Fat; (90% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 202mg Cholesterol; 313mg Sodium


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