Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.
Trending News
How do i make a sauce thicker?
So I made some salmon last night and i made some sauce to go on top of the salmon. All i did was pour heavy cream in to a pan, add a clove of garlic and let it simmer. I let it cook for 5 or so minutes and it reducded but it did not get thicker... I called it quits and used it. it tasted good.... but it wasnt not thick at all. What did i do wrong and what can i do to make it a more complicated sauce?
11 Answers
- nancy aLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
non-stick skillet might not be the best for searing the salmon, but it will be best for making the sauce. so deglaze the salmon pan with a little white wine or chicken stock, making sure to get all the bits off the bottom of the pan. transfer to nonstick skillet and reduce, til your pan is almost dry. then add the cream and reduce further. just before serving, add a couple of tablespoons of very soft butter, salt and pepper to taste, and some freshly chopped herbs if you like. good luck
- Anonymous1 decade ago
You could also try starting with a Bechamel (Sp?) sauce.
Start with equal parts butter and flour, I usually use 4 table spoons each, melting the butter, and adding the flour once slightly bubbling, once you've cooked off the flour taste (only a few mins), add 8 cups of warm milk from the microwave... It's like the perfect sauce, and just flavor as you go... Bonn Appetite!
- 1 decade ago
Heavy cream will not thicken hot like it will cold. Depending on what your recipe is either add cornstarch, flour or I commonly use parmesan cheese with heavy cream for a good alfredo sauce.
- How do you think about the answers? You can sign in to vote the answer.
- AshtolLv 41 decade ago
Try some heavy cream, capers, lemon and dill, simmer and then add a roux to thicken.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
make a roux: mix a bit of flour & water together (keep it thick) then slowly add to your sauce, whisking it all together so you don't get clumps. this should not alter the taste of your sauce.
Source(s): my momma - Anonymous5 years ago
For the best answers, search on this site https://shorturl.im/axivT
Let it cook a while longer as the pasta will thicken it, or use some cornflour.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
You might want to try some corn starch.