Recipes tagged with « Butter »
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.