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Sauce Américaine is a classic French cuisine sauce, made with shellfish, tomatoes, white wine, shallots, garlic, cognac, and aromatic herbs. This rich and fragrant sauce is ideal for accompanying fish, seafood, or pasta. Its intense flavor and smooth texture make…
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Ingrédients — 6 parts
Préparation
1
Crush the shellfish carcasses.
2
Slice the shallots and mince the garlic. Cut the tomatoes into pieces.
3
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and sauté the shellfish carcasses until they are browned.
4
Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for a few minutes.
5
Deglaze with cognac.
6
Add the tomatoes, white wine, bouquet garni, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
7
Strain the sauce through a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
8
Serve hot with fish, seafood, or pasta.