Flavored Butters
Serves 4 (makes 1/4 to 1/2 cup)|
Hands-On Time:
05m
|
Total Time:
05m
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- kosher salt and black pepper
- Choice of mix-ins:
- 1 minced shallot plus 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley, chives, tarragon, and dill)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese plus 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine the butter, ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper (except in the blue cheese version, which needs no additional pepper), and your choice of mix-in ingredients.
- Transfer the mixture to a small serving dish and chill until firm. To serve, top each just-cooked steak with some of the butter.
Quick Tip
These flavored butters (also known as compound butters) can make almost anything taste better. Try them on toast, sandwiches,
corn, or baked potatoes.
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