Norwegian Butter Sauce (Sandefjordsmor)

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This amazing and simple butter sauce is wonderful on all types of fish, but also works beautifully on shrimp and lobster.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on September 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
17 mins
Total Time:
27 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, juiced

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 5 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into cubes

  • salt to taste

  • cayenne pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Directions

  1. Place lemon juice in saucepan over medium heat; simmer until lemon juice reduces to less than a tablespoon and almost disappears, 4 or 5 minutes, being careful not to let it burn. Quickly add cream; whisk to combine. Continue to cook until cream reduces and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 or 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

  2. Whisk in 2 or 3 pieces of cold butter, stirring until butter melts before adding more. Add 2 or 3 more butter cubes. (If cream mixture cools too quickly, the sauce may break.) Continue adding butter a few pieces at a time until all butter is emulsified into the cream, 8 to 10 minutes. Add salt, cayenne pepper, and 2 generous tablespoons chopped parsley. Whisk until well blended. Keep sauce warm until ready to use.

    close up view of Norwegian Butter Sauce (Sandefjordsmor) over a salmon fillet, served with cucumber ribbons and potatoes on a white plate
    Chef John
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

242 Calories
26g Fat
7g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 242
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 116mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.