Description
Jamie Oliver Café de Paris butter is a richly flavored compound butter, often used to enhance steaks, fish, or vegetables. This French-inspired butter is infused with herbs, spices, and seasonings, creating a savory topping that melts over grilled meats or roasted vegetables. Jamie Oliver’s version of Café de Paris butter is simple yet packed with flavor, making it an ideal finishing touch for many dishes.
Ingredients
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- Unsalted Butter: 250g (1 cup), softened
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- Capers: 1 tablespoon, chopped
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- Cornichons (small pickles): 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
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- Shallots: 2 small, finely chopped
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- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
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- Dijon Mustard: 1 tablespoon
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- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed
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- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
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- Fresh Tarragon: 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
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- Curry Powder: 1 teaspoon
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- Worcestershire Sauce: 1 teaspoon
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- Anchovy Fillets: 2-3, finely chopped (optional)
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- Paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
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- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Butter Base
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- Soften the Butter: Ensure your butter is at room temperature to make it easier to combine with the other ingredients. Place it in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add the Flavorings
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- Add the Shallots and Garlic: Stir in the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic. These add depth to the butter.
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- Incorporate the Capers and Cornichons: Add the chopped capers and cornichons, which give the butter a briny, tangy flavor.
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- Mix in the Herbs and Spices: Stir in the fresh parsley, tarragon, curry powder, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. These herbs and spices are key to the signature flavor of Café de Paris butter.
Step 3: Finish with Lemon Juice and Anchovies
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- Add Lemon and Anchovies: Add a tablespoon of lemon juice for a fresh, zesty note. If using anchovies, chop them finely and mix them into the butter for a salty, umami flavor.
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- Season: Finish by seasoning with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Form the Butter
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- Shape the Butter: Once all the ingredients are fully combined, place the mixture on a sheet of cling film or parchment paper. Roll it into a log shape, twisting the ends to secure the shape.
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- Chill the Butter: Place the rolled butter in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up.
Step 5: Serve
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- Slice and Serve: When ready to serve, slice the Café de Paris butter into rounds and place it on top of hot steaks, grilled fish, or roasted vegetables. The heat will melt the butter, releasing its rich flavors.