Barnaise Butter Recipe

Elevate your steak, fish, or vegetables with this incredibly flavorful Barnaise Butter! A simple yet sophisticated spiced butter recipe ready in under an hour. This rich and aromatic butter is surprisingly easy to make and will impress your guests.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 113.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Barnaise Butter

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Barnaise Butter

  • Dry White Wine
  • Tarragon Vinegar
  • Dehydrated Onion
  • Dried Tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

How to Make Barnaise Butter

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup dry white wine, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 small shallot (finely minced), 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon (chopped), 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the mixture.
  3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cooled reduction and 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature. Whisk until the butter is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and emulsified.
  5. Transfer the Barnaise butter to a small bowl or shape it into a log using parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

36g

Carbs

0g