Best 20 Parmesan Butter Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with an explosion of rich and savory flavors? Look no further than the delectable world of Parmesan butter. This culinary wonder is a perfect blend of creamy butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and a symphony of herbs and spices, taking your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps to create the ultimate Parmesan butter that will make your meals shine like never before.

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PASTA WITH BUTTER, SAGE AND PARMESAN



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Like many simple sauces, this one takes less time to prepare than the pasta itself. Fresh, fragrant sage is my choice of herb here, but substitutions abound. Try parsley, thyme, chervil or other green herbs in its place. Or cook minced shallot or onion in the butter until translucent. You may even toast bread crumbs or chopped nuts in the butter, just until they're lightly browned. In any case, finish the sauce with a sprinkling of Parmesan, which not only adds its distinctive sharpness, but also thickens the mixture even further.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, pastas

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound cut pasta, like ziti
2 tablespoons butter
30 fresh sage leaves
1 cup or more freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; salt it. Cook pasta until it is tender, but not quite done.
  • Meanwhile, place butter in a skillet or saucepan large enough to hold the cooked pasta; turn heat to medium, and add sage. Cook until butter turns nut-brown and sage shrivels, then turn heat to a minimum.
  • When the pasta is just about done, scoop out a cup of the cooking water. Drain the pasta. Immediately add it to the butter-sage mixture, and raise heat to medium. Add 3/4 cup of the water, and stir; the mixture will be loose and a little soupy. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until some of the water is absorbed and the pasta is perfectly done.
  • Stir in cheese; the sauce will become creamy. Thin it with a little more water if necessary. Season liberally with pepper and salt to taste, and serve immediately, passing more cheese at the table if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 607, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ASPARAGUS WITH WALNUTS, PARMESAN AND BROWN BUTTER



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Here's a sophisticated yet simple way to prepare spring's trademark vegetable. Steam the asparagus. Brown a knob of butter in a sauté pan and toss in a handful of chopped walnuts, garlic and fresh thyme (lemon thyme if you can find it). Whisk in a 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, then pour over your awaiting asparagus. Dive in.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch asparagus (about 3/4 pound), ends trimmed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, preferably lemon thyme
1 ounce Parmesan, finely grated (1/4 cup)
Kosher salt, as needed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Steam the asparagus until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the foam has subsided and the butter turns a deep golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Take care that it doesn't burn.) Stir in the nuts and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon nut mixture over warm asparagus and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FRESH PASTA WITH PARMESAN BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/3 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2/3 cup (100 grams) durum flour
4 eggs, room temperature, whisked
Water (if necessary)
Sea salt
1 cup vegetable stock
4 tablespoons butter
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish
Fresh parsley, mint or basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the pasta: You can prepare the dough either using a stand mixer or by hand.
  • Using a stand mixer: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, add the flours and mix to combine. Add the eggs and mix on medium speed until the dough come together and forms a ball. If the dough is dry, add a little water, 1 teaspoon at a time. Reduce the speed to low and mix until the dough is smooth, about 6 minutes. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • By hand: On a wooden table or in a bowl, create a volcano shape with the flours. Then make a large hole in the middle. Break the eggs inside of the volcano. Whip the eggs with a fork to create a uniform color (until you can't see the difference between egg yolk and egg white). Then, little by little with the tips of your fork, start to incorporate the flour, starting from the center and moving out (never break or pass beyond the volcano). If the dough is dry, add a little water, 1 teaspoon at a time. When the mixture is uniform, use your hands and knead the dough until smooth. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let it sit for about 30 minutes.
  • Flour the table and roll out the dough until very thin (until you can just see your hands through the dough). For pappardelle, roll the dough up into a log, lightly flouring the dough as you roll it. Slice into about 1-inch-thick slices. Unroll the slices and lay out the strips flat onto a floured sheet tray until ready to cook.
  • For the sauce: When ready to cook the pasta, bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta for 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a pan, bring the vegetable stock to a simmer. Add the butter and cooked pasta. Season it with freshly milled black pepper and salt. At the very end, add the Parmigiano-Reggiano little by little, stirring it in as you go. Garnish with fresh herbs and more cheese.

WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI WITH BUTTER AND PARMESAN SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (11-ounce) fresh wild mushroom ravioli
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 whole nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2/3 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the ravioli in a large pot of boiling salted water until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain and put on a platter.
  • Meanwhile, cook the butter in a heavy medium frying pan over medium-high heat until pale golden, about 4 minutes. Add the basil leaves and cook until lightly fried, about 2 minutes. Add the pine nuts. Pour over the cooked ravioli. Grate 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg directly over ravioli. Sprinkle Parmesan over dish and serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN BUTTER



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Categories     Side     Broil     Low Carb     Parmesan     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
1 large garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well. Arrange asparagus on broilerproof platter.Preheat broiler. Beat butter in medium bowl until fluffy. Beat in cheese, basil, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drop butter mixture by teaspoonfuls over asparagus.
  • Broil asparagus until topping browns, watching closely to avoid burning, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.

PARMESAN GARLIC BUTTER



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This stuff is fabulous! I love to use this to spread on top of warm breadsticks or rolls right out of the oven. Before when I made breadsticks, I could never get a strong enough flavor to come through in my breadsticks. Just slather this on top of or inside of homemade breadsticks or rolls. It's so much better than just sprinkling on Parmesan and garlic powder. You can also add Italian seasoning if you like. If you don't have minced garlic, you can substitute 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. garlic powder. However, I prefer minced with an additional dash of garlic powder. Mmmmmm... I have added to mashed potatoes or to butter up noodles. Make a bunch and store it in the fridge- it'll become a regular staple!

Provided by Delish

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning (optional)
1 dash additional garlic powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat together ingredients until combined.
  • If possible, chill at least an hour to blend flavors.
  • Top warm breadsticks, potatoes, or pasta.
  • Store in fridge.

GRILLED PORTERHOUSE STEAK WITH PAPRIKA-PARMESAN BUTTER



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**Needs to Marinate** I was excited to find this recipe online. In my younger days I worked at a restaurant that served a delicious parmesan butter with all of it's steaks. This is so close to that very recipe. Try the Paprika-Parmesan Butter with all of your favorites steaks.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Steak

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (2 3/4 lb) porterhouse steaks, 2-3/4 to 3 inch thick
1/4 cup olive oil
7 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all Paprika-Parmesan Butter ingredients in small bowl until blended.(Can be made 2 days ahead.) Use at room temperature.
  • Place steak in glass baking dish.
  • Whisk oil and next 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Pour half of marinade over steak. Turn steak over; pour remaining marinade over steak. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare grill, (medium heat).
  • Remove steak from marinade; shake off excess.
  • Place steak on grill; cover grill.
  • Grill steak to desired doneness,(until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of steak registers 115 F to 120 F for rare,about 15 minutes per side,or 125 F to 130 F for medium-rare, about 18 minutes per side),occasionally moving steak to cooler part of rack if cooking too quickly.
  • Transfer steak to platter; cover to keep warm. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Using sharp knife, cut meat away from bone. Cut each meat section into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
  • Spread Paprika-Parmesan Butter over top of slices and serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN BUTTER



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Make and share this Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/2 small grated lemon, zest of, of
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
garlic salt
12 -16 asparagus spears
sea salt

Steps:

  • Mix together the butter, lemon zest and grated Parmesan and season with garlic salt.
  • Put to one side.
  • Snap the asparagus 2-4 cm/¾-1½in from the base of the stalks, the spears should naturally find their own breaking point.
  • If the asparagus is particularly thick, trim away any tough-looking pointy ears on the stalk, as these can have a bitter taste.
  • Place the asparagus in a wide saucepan or large, deep frying pan of rapidly boiling salted water, cook for 2-5 minutes depending on their thickness until just tender. Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and shake off any excess water.
  • Place on a warm plate and sit the flavoured butter on top. Turn the asparagus so the butter is melting and oozing over every spear, then sprinkle over some sea salt.

BUTTER PARMESAN STRIPED BASS



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This recipe and this bass were both given to me by my husbands co-worker. I can honestly say that this is the best broiled filet of fish I ever ate!!! The butter, the wine, the lemon zest and the parmesan cheese all go so well with this fish! Thank you Jim Speer!!! I added my photo.

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories     Fish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2 lb striped bass filet-trimmed and cut into serving size portions
kosher salt
black pepper
4 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp white wine, dry-not cooking wine
2 1/2 Tbsp fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1/4 tsp paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside.
  • 2. Place just the butter, in shallow baking dish, large enough to accommodate all the fish.
  • 3. Place the dish with the butter in a 375 degree oven til the butter browns.
  • 4. Then dip both sides of the fish in this browned butter and bake for 10 minutes, uncovered, on middle rack.
  • 5. Sprinkle with lemon zest, wine, parmesan cheese and paprika. Broil on top rack at 500 degrees for 2-3 minutes or til parmesan cheese starts to bubble and brown.
  • 6. To serve spoon butter/wine sauce over fish.

GARLIC BUTTER PARMESAN CROSTINI



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I serve this crostini with a spaghetti dinner, it's also wonderful with a salad. You can use as much garlic as you wish, make certain to purchase the long thin French baguette for this. You can adjust all amounts to taste)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 French baguette (cut into 1/2-inch slices)
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (use more or less!)
fresh ground black pepper
kosher salt (optional)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Set oven to 250 degrees.
  • Prepare a large baking sheet/s.
  • Arrange the slices on the baking sheet.
  • In a bowl combine the melted butter with minced garlic.
  • Drizzle or brush the melted butter/garlic mixture over the top of the bread slices, then sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, remove from oven, turn over the slices and brush again with butter, then kosher salt and pepper; return to oven and continue baking for 1 hour or until golden brown, turning every 15 minutes.
  • Immediately after the slices are finished baking, sprinkle the top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Store any leftovers in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.9, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 815.5, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 11.9

GARLIC-BUTTER PARMESAN CORN



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This is the best grilled corn I have ever tasted! The butter, garlic and cheese perk up the flavor and make it hard to resist. A great side dish for your cookout! -Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 medium ears sweet corn in husks
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Soak corn in cold water for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the butter, garlic and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted; set aside 2 tablespoons. , Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Brush with remaining butter mixture. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string. , Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Cut string and peel back husks. Drizzle corn with reserved butter mixture; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PARMESAN-GARLIC BUTTER GREEN BEANS



Parmesan-Garlic Butter Green Beans image

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Give those green beans a little razzle-dazzle with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, some garlic and only 15 minutes of prep time!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups frozen whole green beans
2 tablespoons butter
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook green beans as directed on bag to desired doneness--except do not season to taste; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is tender.
  • Pour garlic butter over cooked green beans; stir to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

BREADSTICKS WITH PARMESAN BUTTER



Breadsticks with Parmesan Butter image

Wonderful breadsticks!

Provided by jbaggerly

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
½ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix 1 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl; let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable oil, egg, salt, 2 cups flour, 7 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup warm water; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in remaining 2 1/2 cups flour until dough is soft.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top of dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 to 3 baking sheets.
  • Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface. Divide dough into 36 pieces. Shape each piece into a 6-inch rope. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 25 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Beat butter, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder together in a bowl until creamy; serve alongside baked breadsticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 89.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GRILLED CORN WITH PARMESAN-HERB BUTTER



Grilled Corn with Parmesan-Herb Butter image

Make the most of this summer's corn bounty by pairing grilled cobs with a slather of cheesy, herb-enlivened butter.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Fresh ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 ears fresh sweet corn, husks removed, cleaned

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix butter, cheese, dill and pepper with fork; set aside.
  • Fill large saucepot with water; heat to boiling. Submerge corn in water; cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove corn from boiling water; cool slightly. Drizzle each ear of corn with oil; rub over corn.
  • Place corn on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook, turning occasionally, until all sides of corn are browned. Remove from grill; immediately top corn with butter mixture. Once butter has melted slightly, serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BUTTER PARMESAN CORN RECIPE BY TASTY



Butter Parmesan Corn Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: corn, butter, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 half ears corn, cleaned, husked
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  • Coat each ear of corn in a thin layer of butter and roll in the parmesan cheese to coat.
  • Place corn in a square baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 6 grams

FETTUCCINE WITH BUTTER AND PARMESAN



Fettuccine with Butter and Parmesan image

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Side     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Noodle     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 first-course or side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 to 9 oz dried egg fettuccine
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Boil fettuccine in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain pasta in a colander and transfer to a heated large serving bowl. Immediately toss with butter and reserved pasta water until butter is melted. Add cheese and toss to coat. Grind pepper on top before serving.

GRILLED OYSTERS WITH HARISSA-PARMESAN BUTTER



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At Cristiano Ristorante in Houma, La., the chef Lindsay Mason ladles a buttery mixture of roasted red peppers, garlic and Parmesan into grilled oysters. This version replaces the roasted peppers with North African harissa, offering the same sweet-savory combination, but with a bit more kick. For more grilled oyster flavor combinations, try this recipe for Grilled Oysters With Lemony Garlic-Herb Butter or this recipe for Grilled Oysters With Buttery Soy-Sake Glaze. The flavored butter can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks or in the freezer for several months.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     seafood, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 24 oysters

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup harissa (preferably Mina or Mustapha brand)
1 ounce finely grated Parmesan
6 medium garlic cloves, minced
24 oysters, scrubbed clean of any sand or grit under cool running water
Minced cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Ignite a full chimney of coals and spread out under one side of the grill once they are fully covered in gray ash, or heat half the burners of a gas grill to high. Cover and let the grill heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut off a sheet of aluminum foil twice the length of a 13-by-18-inch rimmed baking sheet. Crumple it up so that it fits into the baking sheet. The crumpled foil should be able to support the cupped side of the oysters without allowing them to tip over.
  • Prepare the harissa-Parmesan butter: Combine the butter, harissa, Parmesan and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until there are no large chunks of butter remaining, about 30 seconds total, stopping to scrape down the sides of the processor with a rubber spatula a few times as needed. Transfer the mixture to a small, oven-safe saucepan.
  • Using tongs, arrange the oysters over the hot side of the grill, placing them with the cupped sides down, doing your best to set them in the grates so that oyster juices don't pour out of the cups as they open. Cover and cook, checking on them every minute or so, and transferring any oysters that have begun to gape open to the foil-lined baking sheet. After a total of 4 minutes, transfer any remaining oysters to the foil whether they have opened or not. Place the saucepan on the cooler side of the grill.
  • As soon as the oysters are cool enough to handle, pry off the top shells with a butter knife or oyster knife, severing through the muscle that holds the oyster to the shell and retaining as much juice in the shell as possible. For oysters that aren't already gaping open, the easiest way to pry off the lids is by inserting the tip of the knife into the joint and firmly twisting it until the joint releases.
  • Spoon a generous teaspoon of the harissa-Parmesan butter (which should be fully melted by now) into each oyster, then return the oysters directly onto the grates on the hot side of the grill. Cook, uncovered, until the sauce mixture is bubbling hot, about 1 minute. Return the oysters to the foil-lined baking sheet, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve immediately.

PARMESAN BUTTER



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Basic butter is fine for everyday dining. But when I want to serve guests something a little nicer, I reach for this Parmesan butter.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PENNE WITH BUTTER, SAGE, AND PARMESAN



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This simple recipe makes a great accompaniment to grilled chicken. The quality of Parmesan really matters here; avoid the stuff in the green container for this preparation!

Provided by D. Todd Miller

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (I use inexpensive olive oil from Spain)
30 fresh sage leaves
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated
fresh ground pepper, to taste
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Cook the pasta until it is tender but just short of the point at which you want to eat it.
  • Meanwhile, place butter and olive oil in a saucepan large enough to hold the cooked pasta; turn the heat to medium and add the sage. Cook until the butter and oil begin to brown and the sage shrivels.Turn heat down to low.
  • When pasta is almost done, scoop out a cupful of the cooking water and set aside. Drain the pasta, immediately add it to the sage mixture, and raise the heat to medium.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the reserved water, and stir. Cook about 30 seconds or until some of the water is absorbed and the pasta is perfectly done.
  • Stir in the cheese until the sauce becomes creamy. Thin it with a little water if necessary.
  • Season liberally with pepper, and salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.3, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 368, Carbohydrate 91, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 16.1

PASTA WITH BROWN BUTTER, WHOLE LEMON, AND PARMESAN



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Using a sliced whole lemon gives unbeatably fresh aroma from the skin, bitter complexity from the pith, and tart, puckery juice from the flesh. Thin slices soften evenly and ensure that the lemon plays nicely with the pasta, butter, and Parmesan.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Lunch     Pasta     Lemon     Butter     Parmesan     Pepper     Vegetarian     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. short tube pasta (such as paccheri or rigatoni)
Kosher salt
8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, divided
1 small regular lemon or Meyer lemon, very thinly sliced into rounds, seeds removed
1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling generously salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions (pasta will finish cooking in the sauce).
  • Meanwhile, heat half of the butter in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium until melted. Add lemon slices and cook, stirring often, until softened and bottom of pot is browned in spots, 5-7 minutes. Using tongs, transfer one-third of lemon slices to a plate; set aside.
  • Just before pasta is al dente, scoop out 2 cups pasta cooking liquid. Add 1½ cups pasta cooking liquid to butter sauce. (This may seem like a lot of liquid, but it will thicken once the remaining ingredients are added.) Add remaining butter a piece at a time, whisking until each piece is incorporated before adding more, until the sauce is emulsified and creamy.
  • Drain pasta and add to sauce. Cook, stirring often and adding 1 oz. Parmesan a little at a time. Once all of the cheese is added, continue to cook, still stirring, until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy and clings to pasta, about 3 minutes. If sauce looks very thick, add more pasta cooking liquid 1-2 Tbsp. at a time to thin (saucier is ideal as it will thicken as it cools). Remove from heat and sprinkle with an almost ridiculous amount of pepper (about 2 tsp.); toss once more.
  • Serve pasta topped with reserved lemon rounds and more Parmesan.

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter: This allows you to control the amount of salt in the butter and prevents it from becoming too salty.
  • Let the butter come to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients: This will make it easier to mix and will help the flavors to blend together.
  • Use a good quality Parmesan cheese: The better the cheese, the better the Parmesan butter will be.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead: Just use about 1/4 of the amount of dried herbs that you would use fresh herbs.
  • Parmesan butter can be used in a variety of dishes: Try it on pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables. It can also be used as a spread for bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Parmesan butter is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your food, try using Parmesan butter.

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