COMPOUND BUTTER
A mixture of butter and other ingredients makes a compound butter, which can be used as a kind of insta-sauce on top of cooked meat, vegetables or fish. A classic variety is maître d'hotel butter, which uses thyme and lemon juice as flavoring agents. But a cilantro-and-lime-juice compound butter is a marvelous thing to apply to fish, and you could even think of adding a tiny dice of jalapeño pepper to the mix. Lemon-basil is terrific as well - you could add some garlic to that and omit the shallots. Some cooks take maître d'hotel butter and add Roquefort cheese to it as a topping for steak. Compound butter is a theme on which to improvise. The following recipe provides the basic instructions.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dips and spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the butter on a cutting board and, using a fork, cut the other ingredients into it until the butter is creamy and smooth. Scrape the butter together with a chef's knife, and form it into a rough log. If making ahead of time, roll it tightly in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
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Mukta Miya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of compound butter, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are subtle and well-balanced, and the butter is perfect for spreading on bread or crackers.
Schneider Cecile
[email protected]This is my new favorite compound butter recipe. It's so easy to make and the flavor is incredible. I've used it on everything from chicken to fish to vegetables, and it's always a hit.
Ava Stewart
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this compound butter. The garlic, herbs, and lemon zest really shine through. I used it on grilled shrimp and it was amazing!
Samantha McPherson
[email protected]This compound butter is so versatile! I've used it on chicken, fish, and vegetables, and it's always a hit. It's also great for spreading on bread or crackers.
Sumon Hawolader
[email protected]I was looking for a simple compound butter recipe and this one fit the bill. It's quick and easy to make, and the butter is delicious. I used it on grilled chicken and it was a hit!
DRAGON STRIKER
[email protected]This is a great recipe for compound butter. The flavors are well-balanced and the butter is easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Roheem Opeyemi
[email protected]I've never made compound butter before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it because the butter is delicious!
micheal harris
[email protected]This compound butter is the perfect way to add a little something extra to your favorite dishes. I especially love it on roasted vegetables.
Hasnain siddqui Siddqui
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The butter was easy to make and added a nice touch of flavor to my meal.
MD Rasedul Islam
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used it to flavor chicken, fish, and vegetables, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Misba h
[email protected]This compound butter was a breeze to make and added a delicious burst of flavor to my grilled chicken. I'll definitely be making this again!