Best 7 Tarragon Sauce For Steak Recipes

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Tarragon sauce is a classic French sauce that pairs perfectly with steak. It is made with a base of white wine, vinegar, and shallots, and flavored with tarragon, a herb with a slightly sweet and anise-like flavor. Tarragon sauce is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. It is a versatile sauce that can also be used on chicken, fish, or vegetables.

This article provides three different recipes for tarragon sauce:

* **Classic Tarragon Sauce:** This is the traditional French recipe for tarragon sauce. It is made with white wine, vinegar, shallots, tarragon, and butter.
* **Creamy Tarragon Sauce:** This variation on the classic recipe adds cream to the sauce, making it richer and more luxurious.
* **Tarragon Butter Sauce:** This simple sauce is made by combining melted butter with tarragon and lemon juice. It is perfect for grilled or roasted meats.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile sauce. It is a great way to add flavor and elegance to your next meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

STEAK OSCAR



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 egg yolks
Juice of 2 lemons
2 sticks butter, melted and slightly cooled
Dash of kosher salt
Cayenne pepper, as needed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 2-inch-thick beef filet steaks (about 10 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch medium-sized asparagus, ends trimmed if woody
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces jumbo (16- to 20-count) shrimp, shelled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • For the tarragon hollandaise: Add the egg yolks to a blender or a food processor and blend. Add the lemon juice and blend for several seconds. With the blender on, slowly drizzle in the melted butter. Turn off the blender, add in a little salt and cayenne and whip it again until combined. Add the chopped tarragon and pulse. Set aside.
  • For the steak: Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steaks.
  • Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil. When the butter melts, add the steaks to the skillet and sear on both sides until a really nice color, about 1 minute per side.
  • Place the skillet in the oven to finish cooking the steaks. Cook until medium rare, 4 to 5 minutes. Cover loosely in foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • For the roasted asparagus: Put the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle on some salt and pepper. Roast for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • For the shrimp: Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and saute until pink and dark golden brown. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Place each filet steak on a plate and place three to four asparagus spears on top. Pile on some sauteed shrimp and drizzle on some hollandaise Sprinkle on the parsley and serve.

TARRAGON SAUCE RECIPE



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A recipe for making tarragon sauce.

Provided by G. Stephen Jones

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter (divided)
1 shallot (minced)
½ cup white wine
1 cup demi glace
1 tablespoon tarragon (chopped)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan and sauté the shallot for approximately 2 minutes (or until transparent).
  • Deglaze the pan with the wine and reduce for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add demi glace, stir and simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon.
  • Add the tarragon and finish with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
  • Season to taste with salt pepper and serve.

STEAK WITH BERNAISE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Champagne or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup good white wine
2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 extra-large egg yolks*
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
6 (1-inch thick) rib eye steaks
Olive Oil
Coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the sauce, put the Champagne vinegar, white wine, shallots, 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is reduced to a few tablespoons. Cool slightly.
  • Place the cooled mixture with the egg yolks and 1 teaspoon salt in the jar of a blender and blend for 30 seconds. With blender on, slowly pour the hot butter through the opening in the lid. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of tarragon leaves and blend only for a second. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of white wine to thin. Keep at room temperature until serving.
  • Season the steaks liberally with salt and coarsely ground black pepper on both sides. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat until it's almost smoking, then sear the steaks on each side for 1 minute. Lower the heat to low and cook the steaks for about 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until very rare in the middle. Remove to a plate, cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Serve with the bernaise sauce on the side.
  • Note: To make the sauce in advance, prepare an hour before serving and allow it to sit in the blender. Before serving, add 1 tablespoon of the hottest tap water and blend for a few seconds.

TARRAGON STEAK SAUCE



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I first made this on the Valentine's Day that my husband proposed to me. After he tasted it I think it sealed the deal! It is very elegant when served with steak, and it can also be used on chicken. Very flavorful and simple!

Provided by IAteMyGluestick

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons crushed dried tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chervil
dried parsley
3 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup real butter

Steps:

  • Combine wine, vinegar, and herbs in a double boiler.
  • Cook until it is reduced by half.
  • Scramble the egg yolks and salt in a blender or food processor (I prefer a blender).
  • Add the wine/herb mixture to the eggs in the blender/processor.
  • Now melt the butter in a saucepan until it is very hot bubbly.
  • Turn on the blender/processor, and pour very hot butter through the cork in the blender lid or through the top of the food processor (you must do this while the machine is blending!) This will cook the egg mixture. Whip until everything is mixed and smooth like a mayonnaise.
  • Serve right away, usually on the side for dipping, or you can spoon some on top of the steak.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Fat 75.3, SaturatedFat 46, Cholesterol 466.2, Sodium 1086.6, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.2

TARRAGON TUNA STEAKS



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Tarragon adds a twist to this great marinade that can also be used with swordfish or shark steaks! Tasted better than a filet mignon!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds fresh tuna steaks

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, tarragon vinegar, dried tarragon and pepper. Place tuna steaks into the mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Grill tuna steaks 8 to 10 minutes per side, until the tuna flakes easily and is opaque in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Protein 39.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 67.1 mg

WARMED TARRAGON MUSTARD SAUCE



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This fantastic tarragon sauce is an absolute must drizzled on grilled salmon or steak but also great with veggies, chicken or pork. Fresh tarragon may be used in place of dried (any amount desired). This is similar to the tarragon sauce served in fancy restaurants, you will never eat fish without this sauce again once you have tryed it! Recipe may be doubled.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Sauces

Time 6m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2-1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine all ingredients except pepper.
  • Heat/whisk over low heat until heated through.
  • Spoon warmed, over fish or steak.
  • Sprinkle with pepper and additional tarragon.
  • DELICIOUS!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.6, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 1172.5, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 8.1

BAVETTE STEAK WITH CHIPS, TARRAGON & MUSHROOM SAUCE & WATERCRESS SALAD



Bavette steak with chips, tarragon & mushroom sauce & watercress salad image

Make our budget-friendly steak supper even better with a tarragon and mushroom sauce. Serve it with homemade chips for a cosy night in with the family, or for a special occasion like Father's Day

Provided by Keith Kendrick

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1kg bavette steak , trimmed (ask your butcher to do this)
1 tbsp sea salt flakes
2 tbsp sunflower oil
small bunch of watercress , to serve
4 large floury potatoes (we used Maris Piper), cut into 1.5cm-thick chips
2l sunflower oil
knob of butter , for frying
2 shallots , peeled and finely chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
250g chestnut mushrooms , finely sliced
200ml double cream
small pack of tarragon , leaves picked and chopped, stems reserved

Steps:

  • Remove the steak from the fridge at least 1 hr before cooking and let it come to room temperature. The steak should have an even 1cm thickness, so lightly bash any thicker areas with a meat hammer or rolling pin. Scatter the salt over both sides of the steak and set aside.
  • To prepare the chips, bring a large pan of water to a simmer and cook them for about 10 mins. Test with a fork after 6 mins - they should be very tender with slightly rough edges. If they're not yet ready, cook for the remaining time and check again. Carefully transfer to a wire rack using a slotted spoon and leave to steam-dry. You want them to be as dry as possible before frying.
  • Next, make the sauce. Melt the butter in a small frying pan until foaming, then fry the shallots and garlic until soft, around 5 mins. Add the mushrooms and cook for 1-2 mins more until they release some of their moisture. While the veg is cooking, bring the cream and tarragon stems to a simmer in a small pan. Pour through a sieve into the pan with the mushroom mixture. Stir, then reduce the heat and continue to cook the sauce until slightly thickened and smooth. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • To fry the chips, tip the oil into a deep pan, making sure the pan is no more than two-thirds full, and ideally with a frying basket. Heat the oil to 180C. If you don't have a thermometer, you can check the temperature by dropping in one of the chips - if it sizzles immediately, it's ready. Deep-fry the chips in batches, making sure you don't overcrowd the pan, for 5-6 mins per batch until golden and crisp at the edges. Tip out of the frying basket onto kitchen paper (or remove with a slotted spoon) and leave to drain. Keep warm in a low oven while you cook the steak.
  • Heat a heavy-bottomed frying pan over a high heat until smoking hot. Pat the steak dry with kitchen paper (the salt will have drawn out some moisture), then drizzle with the oil. Cook for 3-4 mins on each side for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a board or plate and leave to rest - keep warm by covering with foil. Pour any resting juices into the sauce.
  • Reheat the sauce, then, using a very sharp knife, carve the steak across the grain into 1-2cm slices (or four equal steaks, if you prefer). Drizzle the sauce over the steak, scatter over the tarragon leaves, and serve with the chips and watercress on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1066 calories, Fat 66 grams fat, SaturatedFat 27 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 60 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth instead of water.
  • If you don't have fresh tarragon, you can use 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon.
  • To make a gluten-free sauce, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
  • If you like a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce and cook until thickened.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over grilled or roasted steak.

Conclusion:

Tarragon sauce is a classic steak sauce that is easy to make and packed with flavor. With its bright, peppery flavor, tarragon sauce is the perfect complement to a juicy steak. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or pan-searing your steak, this sauce will elevate your meal to the next level. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy steak sauce, give tarragon sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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