Cafe de Paris Butter

By á-25087

Cafe de Paris Butter is the ultimate Compound Butter! Perfect for topping a juicy steak with for a decadent and delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 250 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp capers in brine, rinsed and chopped
• 30 g shallots, finely diced
• 2 tsp parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tsp chives, finely chopped
• pinch of dried marjoram
• pinch of dried dill
• pinch of dried thyme leaves
• pinch of dried tarragon (or use fresh if you have it – about 1/2 tsp max)
• 1/2 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and finely chopped
• 2 tsp brandy
• 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• pinch of sweet paprika
• pinch of curry powder
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• freshly ground black pepper
• pinch of finely grated lemon zest
• 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• pinch of orange zest

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all of the ingredients apart from the butter in a small bowl. Stir well then add the softened butter. Fork the mixture together to it is evenly mixed then spoon onto a piece of cling film. Gently roll the cling film up to form a log then tightly twist both ends and shape it so it is evenly sized. Pop into the fridge for at least 1 hour then when ready to use slice into pieces and top as needed. Alternatively if using as suggested for dipping lobster into put the butter into a butter warmer or small fondue pot and keep warm.