Maitre D Hotel Butter Food

EMERIL'S MAITRE D'HOTEL BUTTER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor; process to combine.
• Transfer mixture to the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper; form a log about 1 1/2 inches thick. Fold the wrap over the butter and gently roll to form a smooth cylinder; twist ends to seal.
• Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 week. Butter can be frozen for up to 1 month.

MAITRE D'HOTEL BUTTER

Steps:

• Cream the butter and mix it with the parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Roll the butter in a cylinder or tube shape, wrap in foil and chill on the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• When ready, cut into slices to serve.
• ALTERNATIVES~.
• ANCHOVY BUTTER~ Flavour the butter with 40gr of drained and finely chopped anchovy fillets.
• GARLIC BUTTER~ Flavour the butter with 3 crushed garlic cloves,
• GORGONZOLA BUTTER~ Mix the butter with 60gr Gorgonzola cheese.
• MUSTARD BUTTER ~ Mix the butter with 1 tablespoon of mustard. (your flavour/strength to taste).
• PRAWN BUTTER~ Mince or grind 40g of cooked, peeled prawns. Mix with the butter.
• SMOKED SALMON BUTTER~ Mince or grind 25gr of smoked salmon, and mix with the butter.
• TUNA BUTTER~ Mince or grind 50gr of drained canned tuna in brine or oil with the butter.

MAITRE D'HOTEL BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients in a small mixing bow
• Let stand until room temperature is reached.
• Blend the ingredients well, using the fingers. Set aside.

MAITRE D' HOTEL BUTTER

Steps:

• Cream butter in a bowl.
• Add salt, pepper, and parsley.
• Slowly add lemon juice.
• Good with steak or roast.

MâITRE D'HôTEL BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt into 1/2 cup (1 stick) room-temperature unsalted butter in a small bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Place on parchment or waxed paper and roll up into a log. Chill until firm, 1 hour. Do ahead: Butter can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.

MAîTRE D'HôTEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt all the ingredients together in a small pan set over low heat.
• Serve the flavored butter sauce hot over fish.
• Alternately, chill the butter sauce in a mold and cut pieces of it to serve over steak.

MAITRE D'HOTEL BUTTER

Steps:

• Beat the butter, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, paprika and salt and pepper together. Roll into a sausage in parchment paper and chill. Serve rounds on grilled or poached fish or meats.
• Other compound butter ideas...
• Horseradish Butter: Mix 3 tablespoons horseradish with 1/2 cup/125 g butter, salt and pepper.
• Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Butter: Mix 6 to 8 sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped finely, and 1 tablespoon chopped basil with 1/2 cup/125 g butter, salt and pepper.
• Fresh Herb Butter: Mix 1 tablespoon each of chopped dill, parsley, thyme, chives, mint and basil, and the zest of 1 lemon with 1/2 cup/125 g butter, salt and pepper.