Red Wine Butter Sauce Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
👩🍳 Description: This decadent Red Wine Butter Sauce recipe, originating from Suzanne Somers’ book “Eat, Cheat and Melt the Fat Away,” is a savory delight perfect for elevating your steak dishes. With a rich combination of shallots, red wine, and cream, this sauce is luxuriously creamy and bursting with flavor. Serve it over succulent steaks accompanied by caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms for an unforgettable dining experience.
🥣 Recipe Category: Sauces
🔍 Keywords: < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Shallots |
| 1/2 | Red wine |
| 1/2 | Red wine vinegar |
| 4 | Heavy cream |
| 1 | Butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2413.2
- Fat Content: 260.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 164.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 705.5mg
- Sodium Content: 1768.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.3g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0.7g
- Protein Content: 4.8g
Yield:
Approximately 1 1/2 cups
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients: shallots, red wine, red wine vinegar, heavy cream, and butter.
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Combine Shallots, Wine, and Vinegar: In a saucepan, combine the finely chopped shallots, red wine, and red wine vinegar.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Allow the liquid to reduce until it becomes thick and syrupy, intensifying the flavors. This process may take some time, so be patient and stir occasionally.
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Incorporate Heavy Cream: Once the mixture has thickened, add the heavy cream to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
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Increase Heat: Increase the heat to high, but be cautious not to let the sauce come to a boil.
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Add Butter: Gradually add the butter to the sauce, continuously whisking until it is fully incorporated. This will create a velvety texture and enhance the richness of the sauce.
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Season: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning according to your preferences.
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Serve: Remove the sauce from heat and transfer it to a serving dish. Serve it immediately over your favorite steak, allowing its luscious flavors to complement the meat perfectly.
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Enjoy: Indulge in the exquisite taste of this Red Wine Butter Sauce, savoring each bite alongside the delightful accompaniments of caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms.
Note: When selecting red wine for this recipe, opt for a variety that you would enjoy drinking, as it will significantly contribute to the overall flavor profile of the sauce. Bon appétit! 🍷🥩
