Shallot Brandy Sauce Recipes

BRANDY MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre-heat a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the shallot until brown - about 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan by adding the brandy and scraping up any bits of brown on the bottom of the pan. Simmer and reduce the volume of the brandy by half.
• Add the chicken stock, Dijon mustard and heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Simmer gently until the sauce has thickened - about 8 minutes. (If you'd like a super smooth sauce, strain the mixture through a fine strainer to remove the shallots. Otherwise, just continue with the recipe.)
• Remove the pan from the heat, add the butter and fresh thyme and swirl until the butter has melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

SHALLOT & RED WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Sauté 250g sliced shallots in a medium saucepan with 4 tbsp olive oil over a high heat for about 3 mins until lightly browned, stirring often.
• Season with ground black pepper and add 1 lightly crushed garlic clove and a sprig of rosemary.
• Continue cooking for a further 3 mins, stirring often to prevent the shallots burning.
• Pour in 5 tbsp balsamic vinegar and cook until evaporated away to a syrup, then pour in 400ml red wine and cook until reduced by two thirds.
• Pour in 400ml beef or brown chicken stock and bring to the boil.
• Turn down the heat and simmer until reduced by two-thirds again, to around 250ml. Remove the garlic and rosemary.
• Add a little salt to taste and finally 'monte' (whisk) in a knob of butter. Add any juices from the steaks just before serving.

STEAK WITH SHALLOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Generously season both sides of shell steaks with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook steaks until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate; cover loosely with foil, and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium; add 6 shallots, thinly sliced into rings. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Add balsamic vinegar, coarsely chopped fresh parsley, and any accumulated juices from steaks; cook until sauce is just slightly reduced, about 1 minute. To serve, spoon shallot sauce over steaks.

FILET MIGNON WITH PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Place oil, shallot, and garlic in a medium sized skillet and heat on medium low for 2 minutes to soften.
• Carefully add the brandy so it doesn't flame and simmer for 1 minute. Then, add the beef stock and peppercorns and bring to a low boil for 4 minutes to slightly reduce the liquid.
• Whisk the cornstarch into the cream then pour it into the skillet while whisking. The sauce will slightly thicken in 20 to 30 seconds. Add the dijon and whisk to combine.
• Take the skillet off the heat and taste. Add a small amount of salt if deemed necessary. Serve hot over steak.

BRANDY CREAM SHRIMP

Steps:

• In saucepan combine broth and shallots.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
• Simmer, covered for 3 minutes.
• Stir in whipping cream and brandy.
• Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, or until reduced to 1 cup.
• Add butter, one piece at a time, whisking well.
• Stir in lemon juice and white pepper.
• In skillet, saute shrimp in oil for 4 minutes.
• Add sauce; heat through; sprinkle with chives.

CHICKEN WITH BRANDY MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Dip the chicken in flour until coated, and shake off the excess.
• Put the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. When the butter is melted, add the chicken and cook until golden on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
• Add shallot, brandy and wine to the skillet and bring to a boil, stirring to get all the cooked bits off the bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes - the liquid will cook down a little.
• Stir in the mustard, and then the cream. Simmer for another 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon a little sauce on each plate, place a chicken breast on top, and spoon more sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped shallots. I like to serve this with slivered steamed carrots and green beans.

SHALLOT-BRANDY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add brandy. Bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half. Whisk in stock and cream and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper.

SHALLOT-BRANDY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring often, until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; add brandy. Bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by half. Whisk in stock and cream, and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper.