Mustard Cream Sauce
Adapted from https://vikalinka.com/pan-seared-salmon-mustard-cream-sauce/ and some other recipes
This is a great gneral purpose sauce that goes really well with salmon, chicken or pork. It is quite mustardy, so make sure everyone likes mustard!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- salt and pepper
- 1 shallot (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme (leaves only)
- 125ml/1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay)
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 175ml/2/3 cup chicken or fish stock
- 125ml/1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a non-stick pan, then add the chopped shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes over low heat, then add minced garlic and thyme leaves, sauté for 30 seconds while stirring. .
- Deglaze the pan with the dry white wine and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces to about 2 Tablespoons.
- Add both mustards, chicken stock and the heavy cream, stir and let it bubble away for 5 minutes longer. Make sure your heat is set to low.
- Taste the sauce and add more salt if necessary.