Compound Butter: Garlic + Herb OR Summer Citrus

Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco Ingredients:
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter (very important to start with unsalted and flavor it as you go)
  • 1 head of garlic (roasted in foil at 300 degrees for 30-40 minutes)
  • 1/4 cup herbs each (parsley, oregano, rosemary, sage)
  • 2 lemons – zest only
  • 2 limes – zest only
  • 1 orange – zest only
  • 3 tbsps. ground Coriander
  • Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper – to taste
Directions
  1. Set both sticks of butter out to room temperature until soft and pliable.
  2. To make the roasted garlic butter just add the garlic, herbs and 1 stick of butter to a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Add salt/pepper to taste. Place the butter in plastic film and roll into a log. Place into the refrigerator to set up.
  4. To make the Summer Citrus, add the citrus zest, coriander and 1 stick of butter to a bowl. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Add salt/pepper to taste. Place the butter in plastic film and roll into a log. Place into the refrigerator to set up.
  6.  Use the Roasted Garlic + Herb Butter on a nicely grilled NY Strip.
  7. Use the Summer Citrus Butter on some perfectly seared Scallops.
  8. Enjoy!