A recipe for Basil Sauce. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Basil Sauce shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 Tbs. Butter6 Shallots; thinly sliced
4 Garlic cloves; thinly sliced
1 c. Chablis
1 c. Clam juice
1/4 c. White wine vinegar
1/4 c. Heavy cream
1 Lemon, juiced
1/2 lb. Sweet butter - cut into pieces
1/2 bn. Basil; stems removed
Salt (to taste)
Directions
In a medium saucepan place the 1 Tbs. of butter and heat it on medium high until it has melted. Add the shallots and garlic. Saute them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shallots are tender. Add the Chablis, clam juice, and white wine vinegar. Cook the ingredients for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is reduced to 1/4 cup. Add the heavy cream and the lemon juice. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the ingredients for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the liquid starts to thicken. Raise the heat to medium. While whisking constantly, add the pieces of butter one at a time. Strain the sauce into a blender. Add the basil leaves. Puree the sauce and then season it with the salt. Add some water if the sauce is too thick.
