Information
Total time: under 1 hour
Skill level: Moderate
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: About 1½ cups
Notes
This white sauce uses a classic roux base; use for shrimp, salmon, or other seafood dishes.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 2–3 parsley sprigs
- 6 whole black peppercorns
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Directions
1. Bring the milk, onion, bay leaf, parsley, and peppercorns to a simmer in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and let stand for 20 minutes. Strain.
2. Melt the butter in a clean medium saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the flour and let bubble without browning for 1–2 minutes.
3. Gradually whisk in the warm milk. Boil over medium heat, whisking almost constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, about 5 minutes, until the sauce is smooth and thick. Add the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.
Variations:
Cheese Sauce: Stir ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar and 1/8 tsp dry mustard into the simmered sauce.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
20kcal (1%)
15mg (2%)
0mg (0%)
14mcg RAE (0%)
22mg
2mg
1g
1g
0g
1g
4mg (1%)
54mg (2%)
1g (4%)
1g (2%)
0mg (0%)