SAFFRON BUTTER

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A Spanish and Mediterranean influenced butter, this goes with many vegetables. Try fennel, eggplant, tomatoes and pasta. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pinches saffron threads, pulverized
1/4 lb butter
1 large shallot, finely diced
2 teaspoons basil, finely chopped (or marjoram)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated (or orange zest)
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cover the saffron threads with 2 teaspoons hot water and let it steep until the color emerges, after a few minutes.Work it into the butter, which has been brought to room temperature, with the remaining ingredients, using a wooden spoon.
  • Move to a crock or place on wax paper and roll into a cylinder. Freeze until firm. Once frozen, slice into thin disks. Use as desired on vegetables, meat, fish, etc. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1662.1, Fat 184.3, SaturatedFat 116.6, Cholesterol 488.1, Sodium 1630.4, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.3

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