Pan Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make a simple delicious pan sauce with this pan sauce recipe, perfect for steak, chicken, fish, or mushrooms.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Basic Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil preferably extra virgin
- 1 medium shallot finely diced (about 3-4 tablespoons)
- 0.5 cup liquid broth, white wine, or water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- optional herbs thyme, Italian parsley, sage, rosemary
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a skillet (preferably the same skillet you used to sear the meat or veggies). Remove excess fat if necessary, but keep the browned bits (fond).
- Add the shallots and just enough olive oil to sauté them. Sauté over medium heat, stirring often, until golden. Toss in herbs if using.
- Add the liquid, and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce by half.
- Whisk in the butter, lowering the heat to low. Once incorporated, turn off the heat.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste. If water is used, add a couple of drops of soy sauce for depth. To add acidity, include 1-2 drops of vinegar or lemon juice.
Notes
Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottom stainless steel skillet for the best results. For vegan options, substitute with veggie broth or water and vegan butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5tablespoonsCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 6.4gSaturated Fat: 2.3gCholesterol: 7.6mgSodium: 1mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2g
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