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Wasabi‑Infused Beurre Blanc

Name: Wasabi‑Infused Beurre Blanc
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 100 g unsalted butter; 60 ml dry white wine; 30 ml shallow water; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; ½ tsp wasabi paste; ¼ tsp salt; a pinch white pepper

Silky butter sauce brightened with a hint of wasabi, perfect for drizzling over fish.

Total

12 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

7 min

Serves

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

100 g unsalted butter
60 ml dry white wine
30 ml shallow water
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp wasabi paste
¼ tsp salt(optional)
a pinch white pepper(optional)

Instructions

1
In a small saucepan, combine the white wine, water, and lemon juice; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2
Reduce the liquid by half, about 2‑3 minutes, then whisk in the wasabi paste until fully dissolved.
3
Lower the heat to low and whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time, allowing each addition to emulsify before adding more; continue until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
4
Season with salt and white pepper to taste, then strain if desired and serve immediately over fish.