Saffron Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup shallot, finely minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 pinch saffron thread
2 tbsp heavy cream
1/2 cup butter, cold and cut into pieces
2 tsp lemon juice, fresh
salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

Measure ingredients ahead of time, there may not be much time in between directions to measure the amount you need.
Cut the butter into 8 pieces and put it back in the fridge, it has to be cold when you add it.
Add the wine and shallots to a small heavy pot. Bring the wine and shallots to a boil on medium-high heat until there is a bout 2 tablespoons left.
Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the saffron.
Now add the heavy cream and whisk in the butter. Be sure to add the next piece before the last one has completely melted, stirring constantly, be sure NOT to let the mixture come to a boil.
Add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Put on whatever it is you would like to use it on, the shallots are only there for cooking flavor if you would like a smoother sauce feel free to strain the sauce before putting it on whatever it is you are using it for.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	537.1 Kcal (2249 kJ)
Calories from fat	463.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.53g	79%
Cholesterol	142.56mg	48%
Sodium	19.91mg	1%
Potassium	207.46mg	4%
Total Carbs	9.44g	3%
Sugars	3.94g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	5%
Protein	2.08g	4%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	43.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	305.74 Kcal (1280 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.33g	79%
Cholesterol	81.15mg	48%
Sodium	11.33mg	1%
Potassium	118.09mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.38g	3%
Sugars	2.24g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.69g	5%
Protein	1.18g	4%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	19%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	25mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Weightwatchers Points

14.8

Points
14

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium

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