BASIL-BUTTER SAUCE

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
8 leaves fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 119 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

Cheryl Hingle
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I made this sauce last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdi Aziiz Komando
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This sauce is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of basil and butter. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, chicken, or fish.


Margo Kerns
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I love this sauce! It's so versatile and easy to make. I've used it on everything from chicken to pasta to vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Mohammad Shakil
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This is the best basil butter sauce I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jariyah Hart
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This sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love it on pasta and fish.


OPA ZONE
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to any dish. I've used it on chicken, fish, and pasta, and it's always a hit.


Anne Aderah
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This is a great recipe! The sauce is easy to make and it's delicious. I love it on pasta and chicken.


craig newman
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I made this sauce last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hussein Husslep
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This sauce is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of basil and butter. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, chicken, or fish.


Sultanur Rahman
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OMG! This sauce is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love it on pasta and chicken.


Four The Quarter The Creator Brother
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This is the best basil butter sauce I've ever had! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Prince Sujal
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I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love it on pasta, chicken, and fish.


Shah Rajpoot
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This sauce is delicious! It's the perfect addition to any meal.


Sdd Dgfs
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to any dish. I've used it on chicken, fish, and pasta, and it's always delicious.


Shariqabbasi Shariqabbasi
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This is a great recipe! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for any occasion.


Rao Jameel
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This sauce is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Siyamthanda Mncwango
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I love this sauce! It's so simple to make and it adds so much flavor to any dish. I especially love it on pasta.


Mthobisi Ndlanzi
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This is my new favorite sauce! It's so versatile and easy to make. I've used it on everything from chicken to pasta to vegetables, and it always turns out great.


Faithy Whisky
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I made this sauce last night and it was delicious! I served it over grilled salmon and it was the perfect complement. The sauce is rich and flavorful, but not too heavy.


Diijha Benz'up
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This basil butter sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it adds so much flavor to any dish. I've used it on chicken, fish, and pasta, and it's always a hit.