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Lemon-Thyme Butter Sauce

Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vermouth
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, vermouth, shallot, thyme, salt, and pepper over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced to 2 tablespoons. Cool for 5 minutes. Add egg yolks, whisking until smooth.
  2. Put mixture in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking constantly, or until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat, and gradually whisk in butter until melted. Whisk in lemon juice. Serve immediately.