Basil and Orange Confit Compound Butter
By: Julie McAleenan
Published: Monday, October 17, 2011 - 1:33pm

Ingredients




- 1 stick unsalted butter (1/4 lb)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon orange zest or orange confit, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper

Preparation

1 Let the butter reach room temperature. 2 Add butter, oil, basil, and orange confit to a small food processor. 3 Mix for a few minutes until everything is mixed throughly. 4 Season butter with salt and pepper. 5 Roll butter in parchment or wax paper and let harden in the fridge. 6 Add 1 tablespoon (or less) to each serving of grilled salmon. 7 Freeze remaining butter and use at a later date.

About

Compound butters are a great and easy way to add flavor to dishes that can grow boring like baked chicken, salmon, or pasta.  You can mix just about anything into the butter, so get your creative juices flowing!  This compound butter was inspired by my love for grilled salmon and fresh basil. Freeze any leftover butter and save for another easy dinner.  To make the mixing easy, let the butter reach room temperature before blending in spices and herbs.