Sherry Mushroom Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons butter
4 ounces fresh mushrooms -- sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup light cream
1 whole egg yolk -- lightly beaten
2 tablespoons sherry
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt
pepper
paprika
1 whole truffle -- minced (optional)

Melt butter in a small saucepan. Saute mushrooms for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle
flour over mushrooms and butter and stir one minute. Add the light cream and
cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sauce boils. Stir one
tablespoon sauce into beaten egg yolk. Add egg yolk mixture to sauce and
continue cooking, stirring, until sauce is desired thickness. DO NOT BOIL.
Season with sherry, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika to taste. Stir in
minced truffle if desired and remove from heat.

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Serving Ideas : Serve with Chicken Burgers.