Tangy Mediterranean Butter Sauce

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Tangy Mediterranean Butter Sauce

Serves: 1-1/3 cups


	Ingredients 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp green onion with some of green tops, chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into 8 pieces 3/4 tsp Herbes de Provence* 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried basil 2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained, finely chopped 1 Tbsp black olives, chopped (optional)

Method
Place broth, lemon juice, garlic, onions and herbes de Provence in small saucepan. Heat to boiling. Boil until reduced by half (to about 1/3 cup); 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to simmer. Stir in butter, one piece at a time and stir until melted before adding another piece. Stir in basil, tomatoes and olives.

This is great served over steamed vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus or boiled new potatoes. Also great served over grilled or broiled fish and boneless chicken breasts.

*Note: Herbes de Provence are a mixture of dried herbs and are available bottled in the spice section of the supermarket or specialty food shops. If not available, substitute 1/4 teaspoon each of dried marjoram, rosemary and thyme.

Recipe Courtesy of The American Butter Institute.