This Beurre Blanc Sauce is a rich, silky butter sauce with a touch of lemon that turns any dish into an elegant dining experience. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect finishing touch for fish, steak, chicken, or roasted veggies.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Beurre Blanc Sauce
• 🛒 Ingredients for Beurre Blanc
• 🔪 How to Make a Beurre Blanc
• 💡 Tips on Making a Beurre Blanc Sauce
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴 What to Serve with Beurre Blanc Sauce
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Why Did My Sauce Separate?
• Can I Make Beurre Blanc Ahead of Time?
• What’s the Best White Wine for Beurre Blanc?
• Can I Make This Without Wine?
• What’s the Difference Between Beurre Blanc and Hollandaise Sauce?
• 🍽️ More Tasty Sauce Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Beurre Blanc Sauce

• Creamy butter sauce
• Silky smooth texture
• Rich flavor with a touch of lemon
• Perfect to serve over veggies, steak, fish, chicken and more
• Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes

Some sauces just have a way of making a dish feel instantly fancy, and Beurre Blanc is one of them. This velvety butter sauce is smooth, rich, and brightened up with just the right touch of lemon. It’s the kind of simple yet elegant addition that transforms an everyday meal into something special.

You don’t need complicated techniques or a long list of ingredients to make it happen. Just a few pantry staples and a few minutes at the stove, and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy sauce ready to pour over anything from seafood to roasted vegetables. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a date-night upgrade, this is one recipe you'll want to keep on hand.

If you love a delicious homemade sauce that great with steaks and chicken, be sure to check out my Blue Cheese Sauce.

🛒 Ingredients for Beurre Blanc

• Butter
• White wine
• Shallots
• Heavy cream
• Lemon juice
• Lemon zest
• Salt

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Fine mesh sieve

🔪 How to Make a Beurre Blanc

Add 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and once melted, add in the shallots.

Sauté for about 30 seconds, then add in the white wine, lemon zest and lemon juice.

Simmer over medium until the liquid has reduced by ¾.

Whisk in the heavy cream and continue simmering for about 1-2 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low.

Add in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly. Add in the salt.

Once all the butter has been added and emulsified, turn off the heat.

Strain using a fine mesh sieve.

Make sure to press all the juices out of the shallots.

The sauce is ready to serve over your favorite veggie, fish, steak or chicken.

💡 Tips on Making a Beurre Blanc Sauce

• Use cold unsalted butter: This helps the sauce emulsify properly and gives it that signature creamy texture.

• Whisking constantly is key: This ensures the butter blends smoothly without separating.

• Don’t let it get too hot: Keep the heat at medium or low to prevent the sauce from breaking.

• Strain for a smooth texture: A fine mesh sieve removes the shallots, giving you a velvety texture.

• Serve immediately: Beurre blanc is best enjoyed fresh and warm.

• Add butter gradually: Whisk in one piece at a time so it emulsifies properly

☑️ Storage Instructions

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently over low heat while whisking.

🍴 What to Serve with Beurre Blanc Sauce

• Grilled chicken: Turns simple chicken breast into a restaurant-worthy dish.
• Roasted vegetables – Asparagus, green beans, or brussels sprouts pair perfectly.
• Salmon: Drizzle over baked or pan-seared salmon for an elegant meal.
• Scallops: The silky sauce complements the sweetness of seared scallops.
• Potatoes: Drizzle it over mashed potatoes, baked potatoes or roasted potatoes.
• Steak: A spoonful of this butter sauce is great with grilled steaks and garlic steak bites.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Swap the wine: Try a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.

• Use red wine vinegar: If you don’t have white wine, a splash of red wine vinegar works in a pinch.

• Make it garlicky: Add a minced garlic clove with the shallots for a more robust flavor.

• Add fresh herbs: A little tarragon, chives, or parsley gives it a fresh twist.

• Make it spicy: A pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes adds subtle heat.

• Infuse with truffle oil: A drizzle of truffle oil at the end makes it extra luxurious.

Why Did My Sauce Separate?

The heat was likely too high. Keep it at medium or low and add the butter gradually while whisking constantly.

Can I Make Beurre Blanc Ahead of Time?

It’s best served fresh because the texture just does not hold up well to reheating.

What’s the Best White Wine for Beurre Blanc?

A dry white wine like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or Chardonnay works best.

Can I Make This Without Wine?

Yes! Substitute chicken or vegetable broth with a splash of white wine vinegar or lemon juice.

What’s the Difference Between Beurre Blanc and Hollandaise Sauce?

Both are butter-based sauces, but hollandaise includes egg yolks for extra richness, while Beurre Blanc relies on an emulsification of butter and reduced wine.

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