Norwegian Butter Sauce (Sandefjordsmor)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 17

Norwegian Butter Sauce (Sandefjordsmor) recipe for your seafood dishes

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

314

Sugar

2.5g

Fat

33g

Norwegian Butter Sauce, also known as Sandefjordsmor, is a classic sauce in Norwegian cuisine, traditionally served with fish, seafood, and vegetables. This sauce is made of lemon juice and heavy cream, emulsified with cold butter, and seasoned with cayenne pepper and parsley. Sandefjordsmor Sauce is easy to prepare, versatile, and elevates your ordinary meals into a fine dining experience. It pairs well with a variety of seafood dishes, such as salmon, cod, scallops, and shrimp.

Instructions

1.	In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk the lemon juice and heavy cream together until the mixture is hot.
2.	Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cubes of cold butter until they are fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
3.	Season the sauce with salt and cayenne pepper as per your taste.
4.	Stir in the chopped Italian parsley and serve immediately.

PROS

This simple and quick recipe turns an ordinary seafood dish into a gourmet meal with rich flavor and creamy texture.

The combination of lemon and butter enhances the food taste without overpowering its natural flavors.

CONS

This sauce contains a high amount of saturated fat and calories due to its butter content.

It might not be suitable for people on a diet or with health conditions that limit saturated fat intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sauce is not particularly healthy due to its high-fat content.
However, the lemon juice in this recipe is an excellent source of vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system and promotes wound healing.

	2 lemons , juiced
	1/2 cup heavy cream
	5 tablespoons cold , unsalted butter , cut into cubes
	salt to taste
	cayenne pepper , to taste
	2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley