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Café de Paris Butter for Steak

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 1 log (serves 6-8 steaks) 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: French

Description

Café de Paris butter is a rich, herbed compound butter packed with spices, herbs, and umami flavor, perfect for melting over a freshly grilled steak.


Ingredients

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  • 200g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp capers, finely chopped
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp tarragon, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with Dijon mustard, capers, shallot, and garlic.
  2. Add the curry powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and tomato paste. Mix well.
  3. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, chives, and tarragon until fully incorporated.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Transfer the butter mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and form into a log shape. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Slice and serve a round of the butter on top of hot steak just before serving.

Notes

  • Can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Experiment with different herbs to suit your preference.
  • Also pairs well with grilled chicken or vegetables.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (about 25g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 0.5g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg