Fresh Herbs Sauce for Fish
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] cold water
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] fish stock [optional]
  • Hint of pepper
  • 1/2 cup [115 g] really hot, 170°F [76.5°C], melted unsalted butter or margarine
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] freshly finely chopped tarragon, basil, dill or chives
  • Into a small enamelled casserole, pour cold water, fresh lemon juice and, if desired, fish stock.
  • Pepper then bring mixture to a boil.
  • Pour into the bowl of a blender or a food processor.
  • Motor running, slowly, yet not taking more than 20 seconds, pour in hot melted unsalted butter or margarine.
  • Proceed for 5 seconds before adding desired finely chopped herb [tarragon, basil, dill or chives].
  • Proceed for 5 seconds more, and serve.