Ginger And Parsley Butter Food

COMPOUND FLAVORED BUTTER RECIPES

Steps:

• Add softened butter to a medium bowl or a small food processor and add a pinch of salt. Add in any of the above combinations and combine completely.
• Once mixed, transfer onto on a piece of parchment paper, waxed paper or plastic wrap.
• Shape gently into a log about 5-6" in length. Twist the paper or plastic wrap at the ends to seal the butter. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to a week, or place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 6-months. Note: You can also put the butter in a small ramekin, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours, before serving at the table with warm bread or rolls.

GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Stir the butter, garlic and parsley, if using, together in a small bowl. Season with a little salt (only if using unsalted butter) and black pepper. If the butter is too cold to mix, warm the ingredients in a small pan until melted and combined, then leave to cool. Will keep for up to one week in the fridge.

PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Let butter soften to room temperature.
• Beat in other ingredients.
• Pack butter into molds or crocks or form balls with a melon baller.
• Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
• Can be stored for up to 1 month in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.

SHRIMP IN GINGER BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat butter over medium high heat in a heavy skillet until foam subsides, then saute ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds.
• Pat shrimp dry and season with salt. Add to ginger and saute 2 minutes.
• Add sherry and saute 1-2 minutes more or until shrimp are just cooked through.
• Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired and serve.

GINGERED GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute ginger and garlic in butter and oil for 1 minute or until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, 1-1/2 teaspoons parsley and 1-1/2 teaspoons basil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; add shrimp. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. Add the pasta and remaining parsley and basil; toss to coat.

SPAGHETTI AND GINGER MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, ginger, cheese, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, parsley, egg, salt and pepper. Blend well and shape into 20 balls of equal size.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a saucepan. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic. Cook briefly and add the tomatoes, oregano, rosemary, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet large enough to hold the meatballs in one layer. Add the meatballs and cook until nicely browned all over.
• Combine the meatballs with the sauce and simmer 15 minutes.
• Bring salted water to a boil in a large kettle. Add the spaghetti and stir well until the water returns to a boil. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Do not overcook. Drain and return the spaghetti to the kettle. Add the butter and toss. Serve immediately with the meatballs and sauce.

GRILLED CLAMS WITH LEMON-GINGER BUTTER AND GRILLED BAGUETTE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (high heat). Using spatula, blend butter, minced shallot, minced fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, minced fresh ginger, and finely grated lemon peel in small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Thinly spread lemon-ginger butter on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange clams in single layer in disposable aluminum pan. Place pan on grill, cover barbecue, and cook just until clams open, 8 to 10 minutes (discard any clams that do not open).
• Using slotted spoon, transfer grilled clams to 2 shallow bowls. Grill bread until slightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add remaining lemon-ginger butter to juices in pan; stir on grill until melted. Pour juices from pan over clams. Serve with bread.

GARLIC PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

PARSLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Soften the onion, garlic, coriander, chili pepper and ginger root in the butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 1 minute. Add 4 bunches of the parsley, stems intact, and toss to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the milk, salt and black pepper and simmer for 5 minutes more. Pass this mixture first through a food processor to make a paste, and then through a food mill, to remove the fibrous parts of the parsley stems. Cool. Stir in the buttermilk, bread crumbs and all but one tablespoon of the almonds and adjust seasoning.
• Pick the leaves from the remaining bunch of parsley and mince them well. Add to the soup. Serve the soup hot or cold, garnished with the parsley zest (recipe below) and, if you desire, a splash of parsley oil.

PARSLEY GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Purée all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.