Gourmet Saffron Butter: A Secret Recipe Revealed!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¾cupdry white wine

  • 2mediumshallots, finely chopped

  • 1teaspoonwhite wine vinegar

  • ¾cupheavy cream

  • 12tablespoonsunsalted butter, at room temperature

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼teaspoonsaffron threads

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine wine, shallots, and vinegar in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook until liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Whisk in heavy cream, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until mixture has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  2. Whisk in butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in saffron.

  3. Serve immediately or keep warm over a double boiler until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories516
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
51g
66%
Saturated Fat
32g
161%
Cholesterol
153mg
51%
Sodium
66mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
2g
4%
Vitamin C
2mg
3%
Calcium
53mg
4%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
161mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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