Butter Saffron Sauce

This saffron sauce features a creamy white wine, shallot, and butter base. Just a touch of saffron adds flavor and color to this elegant sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 516 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine wine, shallots, and vinegar in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook until liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until mixture has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 2

Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in saffron.

Step 3

Serve immediately or keep warm over a double boiler until ready to serve.