Ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 1 shallot, minced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

- 1/4 cup unsalted butter

- 1 tablespoon dried tarragon

- Salt and pepper, to taste

Direction:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallot and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.

 

2. Add chopped walnuts to the skillet and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes until they are lightly toasted and fragrant.

 

3. Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the skillet. Stir continuously until the butter has melted and begins to turn golden brown.

 

4. Once the butter has turned golden brown, add the dried tarragon. Continue to stir for another minute until the tarragon is fragrant.

 

5. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.

 

6. Serve the tarragon walnut brown butter sauce over your choice of protein, such as grilled chicken or fish, or over your favorite pasta dish.

 

Enjoy the rich, nutty and herbaceous flavors of this simple yet flavorful sauce!