Mignonette Sauce

Name: Mignonette Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shallots, finely minced; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp black pepper, coarsely cracked; 1/4 tsp kosher salt

A classic French condiment of finely minced shallots macerated in red wine vinegar with cracked black pepper, traditionally served alongside fresh oysters on the half shell.

10 minEasyServes 810 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup shallots, finely minced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp black pepper, coarsely cracked
1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Place 1/4 cup finely minced shallots in a small bowl.
2

Pour 1/2 cup red wine vinegar over the shallots and add 1/2 tsp coarsely cracked black pepper and 1/4 tsp kosher salt.
3

Stir to combine and let the mixture macerate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so the shallots soften and mellow.
4

Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve chilled in a small ramekin alongside oysters or grilled fish.

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What is Mignonette Sauce?

A classic French condiment of finely minced shallots macerated in red wine vinegar with cracked black pepper, traditionally served alongside fresh oysters on the half shell. This reference files it under French sauce: made without cooking, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Mignonette Sauce?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (30 minutes): "Stir to combine and let the mixture macerate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes so the shallots soften and mellow." That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for shallots in Mignonette Sauce?

The entry for Mignonette Sauce calls for 1/4 cup shallots, finely minced. In its place: Use half as much yellow or red onion plus a small clove of garlic.

Is Mignonette Sauce keto-friendly?

A serving of Mignonette Sauce carries 2 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 10 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 2 percent.

How many calories are in Mignonette Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 10 calories, with 0 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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