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Bearnaise Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 3
Ingredients:
2 1/2 tablespoons chablis or other dry white wine
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon dried chervil leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
dash of salt and pepper
Directions:
1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half; cool.
2. Beat yolks and water in top of a double boiler with a wire whisk. Gradually add vinegar mixture, beating well. Place over simmering water and cook, beating constantly with wire whisk, until mixture thickens.
3. Remove from heat, and add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating constantly, until sauce is smooth and thickened. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Serve warm with baked or broiled fish or shellfish.
By RecipeOfHealth.com