Nantua Sauce Recipe
This version of the Nantua Sauce, a classic seafood sauce, is made by incorporating shrimp butter and cream into a basic Béchamel sauce. Traditionally, however, it is made with crayfish.The Nantua sauce is delicious with fish and seafood, especially shellfish.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 quart Béchamel sauce
- 6 oz. shrimp butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
Preparation:
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the Béchamel to a simmer.
- Stir in the shrimp butter and cream and cook for another minute. Serve right away.
