Key Lime Beurre Blanc

Ingredients

• 1.5 teaspoons chives fresh chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic minced
• 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 3 tablespoons key lime juice fresh
• 0.5 teaspoon lime zest 
• 2 tablespoons shallots finely chopped
• 1 cup butter unsalted chilled cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream 
• 0.3 cup white wine 
• 2 teaspoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sieve

Directions

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small skillet; cook over medium heat until reduced to 3 tablespoons. Stir in whipping cream, and cook until reduced to 3 tablespoons.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low; add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until butter melts.
3. Remove from heat; strain through a metal sieve. Stir in lime zest and salt. Keep warm. Stir in chives just before serving.