Tarragon Cream Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this luxuriously creamy tarragon sauce, perfect for elevating chicken, fish, pasta, salads, or vegetables! Made with fresh tarragon (or your favorite substitute – dill, basil, or chives), this recipe is surprisingly easy and ready in under an hour. Get ready for a burst of fresh flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 286.2 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Tarragon Cream Sauce

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How to Make Tarragon Cream Sauce

  1. In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine 1 cup dry white wine, 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped), 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper, and 4 sprigs fresh tarragon. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by at least half (about 20-25 minutes), depending on your pan size. The sauce should thicken slightly.
  3. Carefully remove and discard the tarragon sprigs.
  4. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 10-15 minutes).
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh tarragon.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade tarragon cream sauce!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

68g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tarragon Cream Sauce?

Tarragon Cream Sauce takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tarragon Cream Sauce?

Tarragon Cream Sauce has approximately 286.2 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 33 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tarragon Cream Sauce?

The key ingredients for Tarragon Cream Sauce are White Wine, Yellow Onion, Pepper, Fresh Tarragon, Fresh Tarragon Leaves, Heavy Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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