Best 7 Champagne Citrus Beurre Blanc Recipes

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Champagne Citrus Beurre Blanc is a classic French sauce that is perfect for seafood, poultry, and vegetables. It is a flavorful and versatile sauce that can be made in just a few minutes. This article will provide you with everything you need to know to make the best Champagne Citrus Beurre Blanc, including the ingredients you will need, the step-by-step instructions, and some helpful tips.

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MARINATED SHRIMP WITH CHAMPAGNE BEURRE BLANC



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The classic - and amazingly easy - French sauce made with butter and wine gets a glamorous makeover with Champagne. Feel free to use less-expensive sparkling wine for cooking, but keep the blanc de blancs flowing as an accompaniment.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h4m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups champagne or 2 cups other dry sparkling wine
1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or 2 tablespoons other white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1 cup champagne or 1 cup other dry sparkling wine
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
24 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled with tail left intact, deveined (about 2 pounds)
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces

Steps:

  • For Sauce Base:
  • Combine Champagne, shallots, vinegar, and peppercorns in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup liquid, about 20 minutes.
  • (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • For Shrimp:
  • Combine Champagne, olive oil, shallots, and ground pepper in resealable plastic bag.
  • Add shrimp to bag and seal; shake bag to coat shrimp evenly.
  • Marinate shrimp at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
  • Mix chives, tarragon, and parsley in small bowl.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Spray broiler pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Drain shrimp; discard plastic bag with marinade.
  • Arrange shrimp on prepared pan in single layer.
  • Broil shrimp until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Stand 3 shrimp, tails upright, in center of each plate.
  • Rewarm sauce base over medium-low heat. Whisk in butter 1 piece at a time, just allowing each to melt before adding next (do not boil or sauce will separate).
  • Season beurre blanc to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon warm sauce around shrimp.
  • Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve.
  • Market tip: Champagne and sparkling wines labeled extra dry are actually slightly sweeter than those labeled brut. The latter works best for this dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.2, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 188.7, Sodium 133.9, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.8

BEURRE BLANC (CLASSIC FRENCH BUTTER SAUCE)



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This is a classic butter sauce. It works well with fish. It's flexible, too, and can take on flavors like chile, ginger and mustard.

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 20m

Yield About one cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/3 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste, if desired
8 tablespoons butter, cut into 12 pieces

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add the vinegar and wine. Cook until the liquid is almost totally reduced.
  • Add the heavy cream and salt and bring to the boil. Add the pieces of butter, a few at a time, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 625, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 42 grams, Sodium 374 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 2 grams

CHEF JOHN'S BEURRE BLANC



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Although beurre blanc purists would object to the bit of cream in this classic sauce, it does help create a more stable base, enhances the flavor, and makes an even more beautiful color than when made without. Have all the ingredients measured and handy before starting as this sauce comes together rather quickly.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons very finely minced shallots
4 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place wine, lemon juice, cream, shallots, and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and let simmer until liquid is reduced by about 75%, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and whisk in about 2 cubes of butter. Keep butter moving until it melts. When melted, add a few more cubes, whisking continuously so butter emulsifies into the wine/lemon juice mixture.
  • Continue to add butter, a few cubes at a time until all of it has been incorporated and the sauce has a thick, luxurious texture, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Taste for seasonings and add a pinch of salt and cayenne, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 46.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BASIC BEURRE BLANC



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This wine and shallot reduction sauce mixed with butter is usually served with fish.

Provided by Jay

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ tablespoons chopped shallot
1 bay leaf
6 black peppercorns
¼ cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dry white wine
¼ cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Place shallot, bay leaf, peppercorns, vinegar, and wine in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and continue simmering until only 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
  • Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; simmer until the cream has reduced by half. Increase heat to medium-high, and rapidly whisk in the butter, piece, by piece until it has melted into the cream and thickened it. Strain the sauce through a mesh strainer to remove the spices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 166.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

POMPANO WITH CRABMEAT AND CITRUS BEURRE BLANC



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Categories     Fish     Lemon     Crab     White Wine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup minced shallots
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 6- to 8-ounce skinless pompano fillets or other white fish fillets such as black cod or tilapia
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
8 ounces fresh crabmeat, picked over
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Mix wine, shallots, and lemon juice in small saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced to 1/3 cup. Add cream; boil gently until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk eggs and milk in bowl. Mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in shallow dish. Dip each fish fillet into egg mixture, then coat both sides of fish with flour mixture. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish; cook until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Whisk sauce over medium heat until heated through; remove from heat. Add butter a few pieces at a time and whisk just until melted. Stir in lemon peel. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1 fish fillet on each of 4 plates; top with crabmeat. Spoon sauce over; sprinkle with parsley and serve.

ROASTED GROUPER WITH SEAFOOD RISOTTO AND CHAMPAGNE CITRUS BEURRE BLANC RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Roasted Grouper with Seafood Risotto and Champagne Citrus Beurre Blanc Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-4010

Number Of Ingredients 6

Seafood Risotto
Champagne-Citrus Beurre Blanc
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 (6- to 7-ounce) skinless grouper fillets
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Prepare Seafood Risotto and Champagne-Citrus Beurre Blanc; cover, and keep warm. Heat oil in an oven-safe, nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle grouper with salt and pepper. Place fish in pan, and reduce heat to medium. Cook 2 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake 6 minutes or until fish is just cooked through. Serve over Seafood Risotto and Champagne-Citrus Beurre Blanc.

BEURRE BLANC



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This classic French butter sauce makes a simple and elegant finish to poached fish and seafood. This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart Living. Also try: Lobsters with Beurre Blanc and Sliced Broiled Scallops on the Half Shell with Beurre Blanc

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     French Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium shallots, finely minced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup white-wine or Champagne vinegar
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, basil, parsley, and chives

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, combine shallots, wine, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until liquid is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn down heat to lowest possible flame. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, adding a piece as previous one melts. Don't allow sauce to become too hot. For a more smooth sauce, strain through a fine sieve, if desired.
  • Season with salt and pepper and keep over a bain-marie. Just before serving, stir in herbs.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect beurre blanc, ensure that the butter is cold and cut into small pieces.
  • Gradually whisk in the butter a little at a time, ensuring it emulsifies into the sauce.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the sauce from scorching.
  • Keep the heat low and stir constantly while adding the butter.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of white wine or fish stock to thin it out.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of unsalted butter and clarified butter.
  • To make a citrus beurre blanc, add lemon juice, orange juice, or grapefruit juice to the sauce.
  • For a savory beurre blanc, add herbs such as tarragon, chives, or parsley.
  • Serve the beurre blanc immediately over fish, chicken, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

The Champagne Citrus Beurre Blanc is an elegant and flavorful sauce that is perfect for special occasions. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy texture and citrusy flavor, this sauce is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are serving it with fish, chicken, or vegetables, the Champagne Citrus Beurre Blanc will add a touch of sophistication to your meal.

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