A classic French sauce, béarnaise butter has a rich flavor and a creamy texture, making it the perfect complement to a variety of dishes. It is a versatile condiment that can be used on meats, vegetables, or even fish. Whether you are a professional chef or a home cook, creating delicious béarnaise butter is a culinary skill that will surely impress your friends and family. To achieve the perfect béarnaise butter, there are several important ingredients and steps to follow. From the selection of the right type of butter to the careful whisking technique, each element contributes to the overall flavor and texture of the final product. With a little practice, you'll be able to create a béarnaise butter that elevates any dish to a gourmet experience.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED RIB-EYED STEAKS WITH BéARNAISE BUTTER
Categories Beef Quick & Easy Steak Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Tarragon Shallot Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- On a small plate with a fork blend all ingredients together well and transfer to a sheet of wax paper. Using wax paper as an aid, shape butter into a 4-inch-long log and wrap. Chill butter 1 hour long, or until firm. Bèarnaise butter may be made 5 days ahead and kept chilled, wrapped tightly.
- Prepare grill.
- Bring steaks to room temperature and rub lightly with oil. Season steaks with salt and pepper and grill on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat. (Alternatively, steaks may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
- Serve steaks topped with slices of bèarnaise butter.
BéARNAISE BUTTER
Steps:
- Place shallots, vinegar, half of tarragon, and half of parsley in small saucepan. Simmer over medium-high heat until vinegar is reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 3 minutes. Strain into small bowl, pressing on solids to release any liquid. Discard solids; cool tarragon vinegar.
- Mix butter, lemon peel, and remaining chopped tarragon and parsley in medium bowl to blend. Mix in cooled tarragon vinegar. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
GRILLED SIRLOIN WITH BEARNAISE BUTTER
Enjoy this grilled beef steak recipe for dinner served topped with homemade bearnaise butter - ready in just 20 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat grill. In small bowl, combine all butter ingredients; mix well. Place butter mixture on sheet of plastic wrap; shape into log. Wrap; refrigerate while preparing steak.
- When ready to grill, carefully oil grill rack. Rub both sides of steak with olive oil; sprinkle with pepper blend and salt. Place steak on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-high coals. Cook 8 to 12 minutes or until of desired doneness, turning once or twice.
- To serve, cut steak into serving-sized pieces. Top each serving with bearnaise butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 0 g
SAUTEED LAMB CHOPS WITH BéARNAISE BUTTER
Categories Lamb Roast Sauté Christmas Quick & Easy Fall Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Sprinkle lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, sauté lamb chops until browned on both sides and cooked to medium-rare, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Arrange 2 chops on each of 8 plates. Top each chop with rounded teaspoonful Béarnaise Butter and serve.
GRILLED RIB-EYED STEAKS WITH BéARNAISE BUTTER
I love this butter. I usually keep a log of this in my freezer and cut off a piece to top veggies too.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Beef
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. For Bearnaise Butter: On a small plate with a fork blend all ingredients together well and transfer to a sheet of wax paper. Using wax paper as an aid, shape butter into a 4-inch-long log and wrap. Chill butter 1 hour long, or until firm. Bèarnaise butter may be made 5 days ahead and kept chilled, wrapped tightly.
- 2. Prepare grill.
- 3. Bring steaks to room temperature and rub lightly with oil. Season steaks with salt and pepper and grill on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat. (Alternatively, steaks may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.)
- 4. Serve steaks topped with slices of bèarnaise butter.
Tips:
- Use unsalted butter: Salted butter can make your sauce too salty. If you only have salted butter, reduce the amount of salt you add to the sauce or omit it altogether.
- Clarify the butter: Clarifying the butter removes the milk solids, which can make your sauce grainy. To clarify butter, melt it in a saucepan over low heat. As the butter melts, a white foam will form on the surface. Skim off the foam and discard it. Continue to cook the butter until it is golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Then, strain the butter through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a clean container.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs will give your sauce the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs that you would use of fresh herbs.
- Don't overheat the sauce: Béarnaise sauce is a delicate sauce and can easily be overheated. Overheating will cause the sauce to curdle. To prevent this, keep the heat on low and stir the sauce constantly.
- Serve the sauce immediately: Béarnaise sauce is best served immediately after it is made. If you need to hold the sauce for a short period of time, you can keep it warm in a double boiler or in a thermos.
Conclusion:
Béarnaise sauce is a classic French sauce that is perfect for grilled or roasted meats, fish, and vegetables. It is a versatile sauce that can be used in many different ways. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful Béarnaise sauce at home.
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