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🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Saffron Butter Sauce

Cultural Context

Saffron Butter Sauce, originating from French cuisine, showcases the luxurious flavor of saffron, often used in high-end dishes. Traditionally served with seafood or poultry, this sauce embodies the elegance of French cooking. Today, it has found a place in various global cuisines, celebrated for its rich flavor and versatility.

FrenchFRother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
800 grams of monkfish (cut into 4 pieces)
20 grams shallots (2 small or 1 large)
150 ml dry white wine
200 grams (20 cl) fresh cream
36 saffron threads
2 tablespoons fish stock (homemade or store-bought)
20 grams butter
Salt and pepper to taste

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Soak 36 saffron threads in 20 grams (2 cl) of hot water, cover, and let infuse for at least 4 hours (8 hours is better).

2

Melt 20 grams of butter in a small casserole, add 20 grams of finely chopped shallots, and sauté for 3-4 minutes without coloring the shallots.

3

Add 150 grams (15 cl) of white wine and let reduce for 5 minutes over low heat.

4

Add 200 grams (20 cl) of cream and bring to a boil, then turn off the heat immediately.

5

Add the saffron infusion and mix well.

6

Remove the central bone from the monkfish and any remaining skin.

7

Heat 1 liter of water in a pot with 2 tablespoons of fish stock.

8

When the water boils, immerse the monkfish pieces and let heat for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover, and let infuse for 10 minutes.

9

Remove the monkfish and serve immediately with the hot sauce.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringemulsifying

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Saffron SauceSauce au Beurre de Safran
Local Name: Sauce au Beurre de Safran

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