Pheasant With Tarragon – France

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Elegant braised pheasant with a creamy tarragon sauce
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Pheasant With Tarragon – France

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 27.3

Description

This classic French dish features tender pheasant pieces braised in white wine and chicken broth, finished with a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh tarragon. The earthy gamey flavor of the pheasant pairs beautifully with the anise-like notes of tarragon and the sweetness of caramelized shallots. It is a sophisticated yet approachable meal perfect for special dinner parties or festive holiday gatherings. The result is a moist, flavorful main course with a luxurious sauce that coats the meat perfectly. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper to taste.
  2. Dredge the disjointed pheasant pieces in the flour mixture, coating them evenly. Reserve any leftover flour for the sauce.
  3. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  4. Brown the coated pheasant pieces lightly on all sides, about 4-5 minutes total. Remove pheasant from the pan and set aside.
  5. Finely chop the shallots and add them to the same pan. Saut&# 195;© for a few minutes until softened.
  6. Return the pheasant to the pan, spreading the shallots over the meat.
  7. Add the dry white wine, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, parsley sprigs, and the stems of the fresh tarragon bunch (reserve the leaves for garnish).
  8. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes or until the pheasant is tender.
  9. To make the sauce, stir the reserved flour into the pan juices.
  10. Add the cream and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  11. Strain the sauce over the pheasant pieces.
  12. Garnish with the chopped or whole tarragon leaves and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 27.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 5.7g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.8g2%

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

Keywords: pheasant, tarragon, french, braised, game, cream sauce, shallots, white wine, dinner party, holiday meal, main course, comfort food, classic, herbs, pan sauce, elegant, simmered, game bird, savory, rich
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