Creamy Chanterelle Sauce
Creamy Chanterelle Sauce is a rich, velvety sauce made with sautéed chanterelle mushrooms, garlic, heavy cream, and seasonings. It’s perfect for pairing with pasta, chicken, or steak, offering earthy flavors and a smooth texture. This sauce is easy to make and elevates any dish with its luxurious taste.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound 450g chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium shallot finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup 120ml chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil, letting them melt together until the butter begins to sizzle.
- Add the minced shallot and cook for 2–3 minutes until it softens and turns translucent. Stir in the garlic and sauté for another minute, releasing its fragrant aroma.
- Toss the chopped chanterelle mushrooms into the skillet. Sauté them for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release moisture and brown slightly.
- Sprinkle the flour evenly over the mushrooms, stirring constantly to coat them. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour the broth while stirring to deglaze the pan, ensuring no lumps form. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, thickening slightly.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, thyme leaves, and Worcestershire sauce. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5–7 minutes, thickening to a creamy consistency.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting as needed.
- Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
✔ Using fresh, seasonal chanterelles brings out the best flavors in this sauce.
✔ You can use white wine instead of chicken or vegetable broth.