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Tarragon white wine sauce served with grilled chicken
Rich and aromatic tarragon white wine sauce

Tarragon White Wine Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Main Courses
Liquid elegance. White wine's acidity cuts through rich cream, while tarragon—one of the four French 'fines herbes'—adds a sophisticated character. It pairs beautifully with white meats (chicken, turkey) and noble fish, enhancing rather than masking delicate flavors.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 200 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board and knife
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Finely mince the onion and chop the tarragon.

Tip: The finer the onion, the better it dissolves into the sauce for a smoother texture.
2 ✓

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent and soft. Do not brown!

Tip: Browning would discolor this light sauce and add bitterness.
3 ✓

Pour in white wine. Increase heat and boil until liquid reduces by half and the sharp alcohol smell dissipates.

Tip: Reduction leaves behind the wine's fruity essence.
4 ✓

Lower heat, stir in cream. Simmer gently 5-8 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Tip: Evaporating water from the cream thickens the sauce. Don't boil too hard or fat may separate.
5 ✓

Stir in tarragon and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Lemon and salt make the tarragon flavor pop.

Recipe FAQ

Which wine should I choose?
Always cook with wine you'd drink. A dry, crisp white like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio is best.
Is it safe for kids?
Most alcohol evaporates, but trace amounts remain. Use more stock instead of wine for a kid-friendly version.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion (finely minced)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh tarragon
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper