Creamy Mushroom Sauce: A Luxurious Classic French Accompaniment

Elevate your culinary experience with this rich and velvety mushroom sauce that brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your home kitchen. Perfect as a companion to steaks, chicken, pasta, or as a versatile base for numerous dishes.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 500g fresh Paris mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 150ml dry white wine
  • 250ml thick whole cream
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Pinch of grated nutmeg
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation Time

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cooking: 15 minutes

Detailed Cooking Instructions

  1. Prepare Mushrooms
    • Clean mushrooms with damp cloth
    • Slice into uniform thin strips
  2. Sauté Base
    • Heat olive oil in large pan
    • Sauté shallot and garlic for 2 minutes
    • Do not brown
  3. Cook Mushrooms
    • Add mushroom slices
    • Cook 8-10 minutes
    • Stir occasionally until they release water
    • Allow slight golden coloration
  4. Deglaze and Reduce
    • Pour white wine
    • Scrape pan bottom to release cooking juices
    • Reduce for 5 minutes
  5. Create Creamy Sauce
    • Reduce heat
    • Add cream, mustard, nutmeg
    • Season with salt and pepper
    • Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens
  6. Finish
    • Sprinkle with fresh parsley
    • Serve immediately

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 220 kcal
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 2g

Cooking Tips

  • Choose firm, fresh mushrooms
  • Adjust seasoning to taste
  • Add butter for extra richness
  • Do not overcook mushrooms

Variations

  • Use different mushroom varieties
  • Substitute cream with coconut milk
  • Add thyme or rosemary
  • Gluten-free option available

Serving Suggestions

  • With grilled meats
  • Over pasta
  • Alongside roasted vegetables
  • As a dipping sauce

Storage Guidelines

  • Refrigerate in sealed container
  • Keep up to 3 days
  • Reheat gently
  • Avoid boiling to maintain texture

Bon appétit!