Ingredients: Two 6 oz. sole fillets 1 cup flour Salt and pepper to taste 4 Tbs. butter 2 Tbs. shallots, chopped 2 oz. lemon juice 1/2 cup tarragon vinegar 1/2 cup white wine 4 oz. heavy cream 1 Tbs. cracked peppercorns 1/2 lb. cold butter, cut in 1" cubes Preparation: Combine flour, salt and pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter over high heat. Dredge each fillet in flour mixture and place in hot saucepan. Brown 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan to a plate and keep warm. To make Beurre Blanc, return saucepan to stove and melt remaining butter over high heat. Whisk together shallots, lemon juice, tarragon vinegar and white wine in melted butter. Whisk continuously, approximately 5 to 7 minutes, until mixture is reduced by 90 percent. Add heavy cream and whisk together. Add peppercorns and reduce mixture by 2/3. Reduce heat, add cold butter and whisk until butter has melted. Serve immediately over sole. Serves 2 Chef's Notes: - This sauce can also be used over chicken.
- You can add saffron to this sauce for color, or you can add tomatoes to it to complement any dish you may be serving.
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