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Balsamic Butter Recipe

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This compound butter made of balsamic vinegar and shallots goes well with fish or steamed vegetables.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation:

Use a fork to cream butter, salt, pepper, shallots, and balsamic vinegar together. Cover or wrap and refrigerate or freeze until needed.

This gentle butter goes well with baked or sauteed fish dishes, grilled mild fish, or steamed vegetables.

Yield: 4 to 8 servings

Recipe Source: How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman (Macmillan)
Reprinted with permission.

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