Description
A quick and easy creamy peppercorn sauce that elevates any dish with a rich, velvety flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.
- Add the cracked black peppercorns and sauté for about 1-2 minutes.
- Toss in the finely chopped shallot and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and soy sauce, then season with salt to taste. Simmer for another minute until thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and reduce added fats by using cooking spray instead of butter and oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg