Wild Mushroom Butter Sauce
- Yield 1 1/2 cups
This mushroom sauce is great served over beef or poultry.
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/4 cup shallots, diced
- 1 -- leek, sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 4 ounces fresh wild mushroom, chopped (crimini, yellow oyster, shiitake, etc.)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- -- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallots, leeks and ginger; sauté until leeks are soft. Purée leek mixture in a food processor or blender; set aside.
- Melt remaining 10 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Add leek purée, broth, and salt and pepper; mix well and bring to a simmer; serve hot. You may thin sauce with additional chicken broth, if desired.
- Pairs well with vegetables, poultry and beef. Store sauce in refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat to serve.
