Grainy Mustard Sauce

  • 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 teaspoon Champagne vinegar
  • 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grainy mustard
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until translucent. Add vinegar, wine, and thyme and continue to cook until reduced by 2/3. Add cream and reduce until thick. Whisk in remaining 8 tablespoons butter. Strain through a fine sieve. Fold in mustard, and season with salt and pepper.

Scallion Sauce

  • 1/2 cup scallion greens, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

In a food processor fitted with the steel blade attachment, combine scallions, butter, parsley, and lemon juice. Process until well combined. Transfer to refrigerator, and chill for 20 minutes.

Heat cream in a small saucepan until reduced by 1/2. Whisk in chilled butter mixture. Strain through a fine sieve and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

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