Best Blackened Butter Recipes

BLACKENED SALMON WITH WHISKEY BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Generously sprinkle both sides of each salmon fillet with the seasoning mix (you want a good coating).
• Rub into the fillet and add more if you end up with bare spots.
• Set aside.
• With temperature on high, heat the olive oil in a saute pan large enough to hold both fillets.
• When it starts to smoke and shimmer, add the butter and swirl just until melted.
• Add the fillets and cook over high heat, 1-2 minutes per side until blackened, but not burnt (watch carefully).
• Remove from the heat; standing back from the pan, add the whiskey.
• Cover the saute pan, return to the burner over med-low, and cook for another 2-4 minutes, depending on the thickness.
• When the fish is done through, remove to a plate and keep warm.
• Bring the remaining whiskey in the pan to a simmer, add the minced shallot, and whisk in the remaining butter, one tablespoon at a time.
• Let each addition melt before adding another.
• Whisk constantly.
• Pour over salmon and serve.

BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH ALMOND BUTTER AND RED PEPPER JAM

Steps:

• Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the blackened spice mix.
• Heat the butter over medium heat in a cast-iron skillet. Cook the chicken halfway, about 5 minutes. Flip and repeat until the center is no longer pink, 5 to 6 more minutes. Let the chicken rest before slicing against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
• Toast the bread, then spread 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons almond butter on one side of each of 4 slices. Spread 1 tablespoon pepper jam on one side of each of the remaining 4 slices. Divide the chicken among the 4 slices with almond butter, then top each sandwich with a pepper jam slice.
• Enjoy!

SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH BLACKENED SPICED BUTTER

Steps:

• In a pot, bring the chicken base, butter and 2 quarts water to a boil. Whisk in the the grits, then turn the heat to low, cover the pot and cook for 8 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, whisk in the cheese and let sit on the stove for another 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the Blackened Butter in a large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the pan and saute until it's no longer pink. Add the bacon, give it a final toss and distribute the shrimp and bacon on top of the plated grits. Finish the dish by pouring the remaining butter left in the pan over the plated shrimp and grits.
• Blend the melted butter with the blackening spice and garlic. Mix this with the softened butter and whisk thoroughly until smooth. Spread into a 13-by-9-inch pan and freeze for 2 hours. Cut into 8-by-12-inch cubes.

BLACKENED CABBAGE WITH KELP BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Face Plant:
• Heat oil in a carbon-steel or castiron pan over medium-high, then add half of cabbage (save the other half for Monday's stir-fry), cut side down. Cook, undisturbed (yep, don't move it), until the underside is nearly blackened, 10-15 minutes. When you start worrying that it's completely burned and possibly ruined, you'll know you're doing it right.
• Butter Up:
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter (yes, half a stick, but relax-most of it will never make it onto the plate), shaking the pan to help it get in, around, and under the cabbage. When it foams, tilt the pan toward you and spoon the now-browning butter up and over the top of cabbage 30 seconds.
• Work the Core:
• Continue cooking and basting every 3 or 4 minutes, making sure to hit the thick core end of the cabbage as well as the top. The butter will get very dark, and that's fine-add a knob or two more if needed to bring it back from the brink. Remember, most of it will stay in the pan.
• Seek Kelp:
• Meanwhile, grind kombu to a powder in a spice mill (or use a mortar and pestle). You're about to add another layer of flavor. After the cabbage has been cooking 10-12 minutes, add the kelp powder to the butter; baste the cabbage again.
• Testing, Testing...
• Cabbage is a dense, multilayered vegetable, so how do you know when it's ready? Take a tip from Puglisi and use a cake tester to check for doneness. If it slides through the layers easily, your cabbage is ready. No cake tester? A thin metal or bamboo skewer will do the trick.
• Halve Time:
• Cut the cabbage in half on a cutting board (you'll have two quarters in front of you at this point). Tuck basil between a few layers. Drizzle with vinegar and season with salt. Let cabbage sit a minute or two for the herbs to soften before serving. It will smell divine.

BLACKENED BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine everything but the butter in a small bowl and mix until well blended.
• Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the spice mixture to the softened butter and blend completely. (Reserve the remaining spice mixture for another use.)
• Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface. Place the spiced butter on the lower third of the plastic in a 2- to 3-inch-wide oblong shape. Gently wrap the shorter end of the plastic up and over the butter, using it to help shape and roll the butter into a log. Twist the ends of the plastic closed, like a hard-candy wrapper. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes, preferably 1 hour.

BUTTER-POACHED TRIPLETAIL WITH BRAISED LEEKS, BLACKENED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND SAUCE NANTUA

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat 1/4C water and juice of 1 lemon over medium heat. Add leeks in an even layer; cook until softened. Add 2T butter; cook until butter is melted and enough water evaporates to form an emulsion. Season to taste with salt.
• In a large bowl, prepare an ice bath. In a large pot, add 2-3 quarts water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add squash and blanch for 3 minutes in boiling water. Transfer squash to the ice bath to stop cooking; drain when cool and pat dry.
• Season squash with salt to taste and blackening seasoning. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add squash; sear until caramelized, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool. Cut into bite-sized cubes.
• Season fillets with salt. In a wide saute pan, bring remaining 1C water and remaining juice of 1 lemon to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and place fillets in pan. Steam, uncovered, until fish is about halfway cooked, and liquid is reduced to about 1/2C, about 4 - 6 minutes. Swirl in remaining 1C butter, 2T at a time, adding more liquid if needed to maintain emulsion. Baste fish with butter repeatedly until fish is fully cooked, about 4 minutes. Add chives, and season butter with salt. Spoon Sauce Nantua into a wide bowl. Reheat leeks and squash. Spoon vegetables into center of bowl. Place fish over vegetables, and baste with a little lemon chive butter from pan. Garnish with green onion, celery leaves, and shaved fennel, if desired.
• SAUCE: In a medium saucepan, heat a thin layer of oil over high heat. Add shrimp heads; saute until evenly pink. Add celery, carrot, and onion; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, and stir to evenly distribute. Stir in wine, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Add garlic; cook until wine is reduced by half. Add cream, and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly. Puree mixture using an immersion blender or in batches in the container of a blender. Strain through fine-mesh sieve. Season to taste and add lemon juice.

BLACKENED NEW YORK STEAK WITH SWEET POTATO BUTTER

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat a cast iron skillet on medium-high with a little olive oil. Mix all ingredients of blackened spice, coat evenly all of the steaks with spice.
• 2. With the pan very hot, sear each side dark (not burnt but dark brown) for 2 minutes each side.
• 3. Remove from heat and finish in oven 7-10 for medium to medium-well.
• 4. In a food processor, add butter, sweet potato, cloves, Cajun seasoning, and salt to taste. Pulse until smooth. Scrape down the sides and place in the refrigerator until served.
• 5. Remove steaks and let rest for 10 minutes. Remove butter from refrigerator and add desired amount to each steaks and enjoy!

BLACKENED SPICED BUTTER

Steps:

• Blend the melted butter with the blackening spice and garlic. Mix this with the softened butter and whisk thoroughly until smooth. Spread into a 13-by-9-inch pan and freeze for 2 hours. Cut into 8-by-12-inch cubes.
• Mix paprika, onion powder, salt, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne and black pepper in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.

BLACKENED STEAKS AND HORSERADISH CREAM WITH BUTTER-BASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Coat grill rack with cooking spray; preheat grill.
• Season both sides of steaks with blackening seasoning. Place steaks on grill; close lid (or cover loosely with foil). Grill 4-6 minutes on each side or until 145°F (for medium-rare).
• Whisk remaining ingredients until blended and smooth. Serve horseradish cream with steaks.
• Preheat oven to 475ºF. Cut potatoes into quarters; place in microwave-safe bowl. Top with butter and cover; microwave on HIGH 5 minutes. Slice onion.
• Stir potatoes to evenly coat with butter; microwave 5 more minutes or until potatoes are hot and just beginning to soften.
• Transfer potatoes to 2-quart baking dish and arrange in single layer. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Arrange onions evenly over potatoes; top with bacon. Bake 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and bacon is browned and semi-crisp. Serve.

BLACKENED SIRLOIN WITH TEX-MEX BUTTER

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine first 6 ing.
• Place in refrigerater.
• Brush the 1 T melted butter on steak.
• Rub blackened seasoning on each side of steak.
• Let stand 30 minutes.
• Cut steak into 4 pieces.
• Preheat a heavy saucepan to very hot.
• Add the oil.
• Add steak and cook on med-hi for 6-8 minutes, to desired doneness.
• Serve steak with a ball of Tex-Mex butter on top.

BLACKENED CABBAGE WITH KELP BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• PreparationFace Plant:
• Heat oil in a carbon-steel or castiron pan over medium-high, then add half of cabbage (save the other half for Monday's stir-fry), cut side down. Cook, undisturbed (yep, don't move it), until the underside is nearly blackened, 10-15 minutes. When you start worrying that it's completely burned and possibly ruined, you'll know you're doing it right.
• Butter Up:
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter (yes, half a stick, but relax-most of it will never make it onto the plate), shaking the pan to help it get in, around, and under the cabbage. When it foams, tilt the pan toward you and spoon the now-browning butter up and over the top of cabbage 30 seconds.
• Work the Core:
• Continue cooking and basting every 3 or 4 minutes, making sure to hit the thick core end of the cabbage as well as the top. The butter will get very dark, and that's fine-add a knob or two more if needed to bring it back from the brink. Remember, most of it will stay in the pan.
• Seek Kelp:
• Meanwhile, grind kombu to a powder in a spice mill (or use a mortar and pestle). You're about to add another layer of flavor. After the cabbage has been cooking 10-12 minutes, add the kelp powder to the butter; baste the cabbage again.
• Testing, Testing...
• Cabbage is a dense, multilayered vegetable, so how do you know when it's ready? Take a tip from Puglisi and use a cake tester to check for doneness. If it slides through the layers easily, your cabbage is ready. No cake tester? A thin metal or bamboo skewer will do the trick.
• Halve Time:
• Cut the cabbage in half on a cutting board (you'll have two quarters in front of you at this point). Tuck basil between a few layers. Drizzle with vinegar and season with salt. Let cabbage sit a minute or two for the herbs to soften before serving. It will smell divine.