Sauce americaine
Gather these
Ingredients
- 2 oz olive oil
- 1 lobster shell, broken into several pieces
- 2 shallots, finely minced
- 1/2 bay leaf
- 1 sprig tarragon
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 2 oz brandy
- 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt & peper to taste
Let’s make it
Method
- Heat olive oil in a saucier, and add lobster shells. Cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add shallot, bay leaf, garlic, wine, sugar, cayenne, brandy, tomato, salt & pepper. Simmer about 10 minutes.Remove and discard the shells & bay leaf.
- Add cream and bring to simmer. Remove from heat, and mount with butter--gradually whisking it in.