MAITRE D'HOTEL BUTTER

Maitre d'Hotel Butter image

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup/110 g unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional
Pinch paprika or cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.
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