Recipes tagged with « Butter »
Whiskey-Chive Butter
Rich, savory compound butter made with creamy unsalted butter mashed with fresh chives, garlic, and a splash of whiskey. Offers an aromatic punch and a velvety texture to steak, veggies, or bread. Substitutes included for butter and spirit. Chill until firm but soft enough to spread. Focus on fresh herbs and proper mashing for even flavor distribution. Use tactile cues to judge consistency. Avoid overmixing or watery elements. A simple yet bold twist on classic garlic butter, pushing subtle smoky warmth from whiskey rather than brandy.
Honey Cinnamon Butter Twist
Whip softened unsalted butter until creamy. Beat in sifted powdered sugar, a dash of maple syrup replacing honey, and ground cinnamon, with a hint of nutmeg for warmth. Achieve fluffy texture by relying on visual swelling and tactile softness rather than just time. Use handheld mixer on medium speed, scrape bowl edges often. Great for spreading on warm biscuits, toast, or pancakes. Substitutions include coconut sugar for powdered sugar to cut sharpness, agave nectar for maple syrup to tweak sweetness. Avoid overbeating which makes butter grainy. Chill briefly if too soft but don’t freeze; texture will suffer.
Mushroom Garlic Butter
A compound butter mixing softened butter with sautéed mushrooms and garlic, finished with fresh thyme and sea salt. Letting the mix rest at room temperature unlocks flavor absorption, then chilled to firm. Use on steaks, roasted veggies, or toasted bread. Sub mushroom with sun-dried tomatoes or caramelized onions. Salt added gradually to avoid overpowering. Aroma rich with earthiness, garlicky warmth. Texture creamy with mushroom bits for bite. Timing guided by sensory clues not clocks. Butter soft enough to blend but not melting. Rest ensures melding. Refrigerate to firm for handling and longevity up to a week. A versatile elevated spread, easy to tweak, robust yet balanced.
Steak with Jalapeño Miso Butter
Ribeye steak pan-seared with a spicy-sweet butter made from jalapeño, green onions, miso, and maple syrup. The butter is rolled, chilled, and sliced atop resting steak. Visual cues: a well-browned crust on the meat, a melted swirl of butter that melts into folds and crevices. Balances heat from jalapeño with umami-rich miso and sweetness. Substitute tahini for miso if needed. Use ghee or clarified butter if lactose intolerant. Resting time crucial to redistribute juices and prevent dryness. Simple sear, no overcooking, quick prep with food processor—knows kitchen wins are in timing and temperature control.
Hot Crab Butter
Cook snow crab legs and claws in a rich butter broth spiked with white wine and lime juice. Aromatics soften and flavors meld as the butter melts gently, coating every crevice of crab. Serve steaming with herb butter or smoky aioli for dipping. Practical for large groups. Recognize doneness by warm shell and a fragrant broth bubbling softly, not rolling boil which toughens crab meat. Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth or tiger prawns for crab for a quick twist. Use ghee or clarified butter to avoid burning; watch heat levels closely. Timing flexible but rely on touch and aroma cues throughout.
Brown Butter Herb Infusion
Clarified butter transformed by slow toasting with fresh herbs and aromatic spices until a nutty brown hue appears. Garlic slices swapped for fresh shallots. Bay leaves replaced by sage for earthiness. Verdict on timing: watch for foam subsiding and edges browning. Seize the moment, pour off heat to avoid bitterness. Classic on roasted root vegetables, poultry, or tossed with pasta.