Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup clam juice (can substitute chicken stock)
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1/2 cup whole milk (OR 3 tablespoons cream with 5 tablespoons water)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice