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Brown Butter Sauce Recipe

Elevate your poached eggs or white fish with this incredibly flavorful brown butter sauce! In just 12 minutes, you'll create a rich, nutty sauce that's both easy and impressive. The browned butter's irresistible aroma and deep flavor will transform a simple dish into a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a sophisticated brunch.

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Calories 152.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Brown Butter Sauce

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How to Make Brown Butter Sauce

  1. Prepare your poached eggs or cooked white fish. Keep them warm on a heated plate. Have a bottle of white wine vinegar ready.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter in a small (6-8 inch) frying pan over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter foams, then continues to brown, turning a light hazelnut color. Watch carefully as it can burn quickly!
  3. As soon as the butter turns a light nut-brown color, immediately remove the pan from the heat. Quickly add 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar.
  4. Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Pour the hot sauce immediately over your prepared eggs or fish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

54g

Carbs

0g

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