Fresh Sorrel Sauce

Discover the zesty charm of fresh sorrel sauce, a classic French delight that will elevate your spring meals with its tangy, lemony zest. Whether you're looking to add a bright pop of flavor to roasted vegetables or dress up a grilled chicken, sorrel sauce is the perfect companion for your spring dishes.

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Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: French

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 197kcal

Author: Carolyn Thomas

Ingredients

⅔ cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
6 ounces sorrel leaves washed and stems removed
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons butter
¼ cup shallots sliced or diced (optional)
1 Tablespoon lemon juice optional
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium pot, combine the heavy cream and chicken broth.
Set heat to medium and bring to a bubble. Leave to simmer during the next step.
In a sauté pan, melt the butter.
Once butter is melted, add optional shallots and saute until translucent. Add sorrel leaves and wilt. The leaves will reduce significantly and turn a darker green.
Once the leaves are reduced, scrape the wilted sorrel into your bubbling cream mixture. Add salt. Stir to combine.
Allow the sauce to come together over the heat for 2-3 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add more chicken broth, a tablespoon at a time to thin.
Taste sauce and add salt and pepper as desired.
Squeeze optional fresh lemon juice over the top, stir once more.
Serve over fish, chicken, other poultry, roasted vegetables, or poached eggs.

Notes

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