You won’t regret putting tarragon’s highly aromatic qualities to use in this sauce.
The easiest way to elevate any home meal: Homemade sauce, like our versatile tarragon cream sauce.
Here’s how to make a simple and indulgent tarragon sauce.
Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Lauren McAnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali
Remove tarragon springs, stir in cream, and simmer:
Remove and discard the tarragon sprigs.
Add the cream, reduce heat, and simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
Add chopped tarragon:
Remove from heat and stir in the salt and chopped tarragon.
Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Lauren McAnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali
Serve:
Garnish with more pepper, and serve over chicken, fish, or vegetables.
If the sauce seems too thin at first, don’t worry.
It will thicken as it cools.
Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Lauren McAnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali
It pairs well with chicken, steak, pan-seared fish, and even eggs.
If you’re a vegetarian, try it drizzled over grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or rice.
you’ve got the option to also use it as a dip or a decadent pasta sauce.
Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Lauren McAnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali
The choice is yours!
Tarragon pairs well with a variety of poultry dishes, seafood, and vegetables.
Tarragon is also nice with eggs and potato dishes.
Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Lauren McAnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
