Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup bottled clam juice
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 1/2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

1. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Add clam juice, wine and mustard seeds. Boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 3 minutes. Mix in Dijon mustard and honey. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Before using, rewarm over low heat.)