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There\u2019s no better way to elevate a sophisticated dish than with a sauce that pairs perfectly, like this merlot butter sauce. With a blink-and-you\u2019ll-miss-it prep time of only five minutes and a cook time of just 15, this homemade sauce may taste like a professional chef spent hours over the stove preparing it, but you\u2019ll be ready to enjoy it in 20 minutes. Velvety butter and whipping cream meet smooth, well-balanced merlot and mild shallots before being sprinkled with kosher salt to balance the flavor, delivering a butter sauce you have to taste to believe!<\/p>\n

Why We Love This Butter Sauce Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A sauce this exquisite heightens any protein it\u2019s served with, but the one protein that pairs better than all the rest is a filet mignon<\/a>. But not just any filet mignon \u2013 this luxurious butter sauce truly shines when it\u2019s drizzled over an Omaha Steaks certified tender filet mignon<\/a>. Wonderfully mild in flavor and so famously fork tender it\u2019s received the highly coveted USDA Certified Tender distinction, this steakhouse-worthy sauce complements every product in our lineup.<\/p>\n

Tools You Will Need Before You Start<\/strong><\/h3>\n