BUTTER SAFFRON SAUCE

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This elegant butter sauce with a touch of saffron is both a beautiful and flavorful sauce. It is delicious served with chicken medallions and rice, or mashed potatoes.

Provided by Divinity Turley

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 shallots, finely chopped
¾ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
¾ cup heavy cream
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon saffron threads

Steps:

  • Combine shallots, white wine, and vinegar in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream, reduce heat to low and simmer until the mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from heat and whisk in the butter, little by little, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add saffron. Keep sauce warm over a double boiler until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 152.7 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 32.2 g, Sodium 65.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Dilli Rai
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5 stars! This is my new favorite sauce.


Cesilee Wallace
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on chicken, fish, and pasta, and it's always a hit. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and it has a lovely golden color. I also love that it's made with simple ingredients th


gabi contreras
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Delicious! This sauce is a must-try.


Alex Lawson
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes to try, and this butter sauce definitely caught my eye. I love the combination of butter, lemon, and herbs, and it's so simple to make. I've used it on chicken, fish, and pasta, and it's always a hit. The s


eve
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This sauce is a great way to add flavor to chicken, fish, or pasta. It's quick and easy to make, too!


Meer sajjad
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I was looking for a simple but flavorful sauce to serve with my roasted chicken and this butter sauce fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to make and came together in just a few minutes. The sauce had a lovely golden color and a smooth, velvety textu


Monowara Begum
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Easy and delicious! I'll definitely make this again.


linda griffin
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I'm not a huge fan of butter sauces, but this one is an exception. It's so light and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with grilled chicken. I also love that it's so easy to make. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Soltan Walid
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5 stars! This sauce is amazing!


N R S 78 N R S 78
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This sauce is so versatile and flavorful. I love that I can use it with different types of meat, fish, and pasta. It's also great as a dipping sauce for vegetables. The sauce is easy to make and comes together in just a few minutes. I highly recommen


Adelabu Habeeb Adeola
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Made this sauce for my family and they loved it! It's a keeper.


Joy Yombwe
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This butter sauce with infused with the delicate aroma and flavor of fennel seeds is a delightful accompaniment to grilled or roasted meats, fish, and vegetables. I particularly enjoyed it with roasted chicken and potatoes. The sauce has a lovely gol


Larry Cross
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This is my go-to sauce for pasta night! It's so simple to make and always a crowd pleaser.


Roman Mollik
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The first time I tried making this sauce, I was a little skeptical because of how simple the ingredients were. However, I was proven wrong! The sauce turned out so flavorful and delicious. I love that it comes together in just a few minutes and it's


Abdullah Sala
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Quick and easy recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal. The sauce is flavorful and versatile, I've used it with chicken, fish, and pasta.


denis tekkwo
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This sauce was a wonderful blend of flavors. The butter and nutmeg gave it a warm and comforting flavor, while the lemon zest and parsley added a bright and refreshing touch. I served it over roasted chicken and vegetables, and it was a perfect compl


skill ff
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Delicious and easy to make! I served it over pasta and it was a huge hit. Will definitely make again!


attanasar attanasar
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I had never tried cooking with butter and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by the results! The sauce was simple to make and yet extremely flavorful, the perfect accompaniment to my grilled fish. It had a rich, golden color and a smooth cons