Herbaceous Elixir: Savory Mushroom Shallot Sauce 🌿

Herb Sauce Recipe

Overview:

This Herb Sauce is a delightful addition to any meal, elevating the flavors of meat, poultry, or even poached eggs. Bursting with the richness of shallots, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, this sauce brings a touch of elegance to your table. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a total cooking time of 36 minutes, it’s a quick and easy way to enhance your dishes. Plus, it’s low in protein, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs.

Cook Time: 21 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 36 minutes
Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

3 tbsp butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp unbleached flour
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Melt Butter: In a large heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Saute Shallots and Mushrooms: Stir in the shallots and mushrooms, and sauté until tender, about 5-6 minutes, allowing them to release their flavors and aromas.
Add Flour: Whisk in the flour until it forms a roux, then gradually add the vegetable stock, stirring continuously to ensure a smooth texture.
Thicken Sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer over low heat until it thickens, which should take around 5 minutes. This step helps to develop the sauce’s consistency and depth of flavor.
Incorporate Wine and Herbs: Pour in the dry white wine, along with the fresh chives, tarragon, and parsley. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to infuse the flavors of the herbs into the mixture.
Season and Serve: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately while it’s hot and flavorful.

Serving Suggestions:

Drizzle over grilled chicken or steak for a burst of herbaceous goodness.
Spoon generously over poached eggs or incorporate into a creamy pasta dish.
Serve alongside roasted vegetables or grains like rice or quinoa for a hearty vegetarian meal.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 399.8
Fat: 25.5g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2g
Cholesterol: 65.9mg
Sodium: 407.2mg
Carbohydrates: 22.8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3.8g
Protein: 7.8g

Tips:

Use a good-quality dry white wine to enhance the flavor profile of the sauce.
For a smoother texture, strain the sauce after simmering to remove any lumps or impurities.
Customize the herbs to your liking by adding basil, thyme, or rosemary for extra depth of flavor.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.