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
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with Dijon mustard, capers, shallot, and garlic.
- Add the curry powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and tomato paste. Mix well.
- Stir in lemon juice, parsley, chives, and tarragon until fully incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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.
- 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