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Roasted Red Pepper and Smoked Paprika Butter

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 21, 2007

Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes 4 tablespoons, enough for 4 steaks)

Roasted Red Pepper and Smoked Paprika Butter

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 ounce), jarred or homemade1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon table salt

Instructions

  1. Using fork, beat butter, peppers, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Just before serving, spoon about 1 tablespoon butter onto each steak.
Roasted Red Pepper and Smoked Paprika Butter

Roasted Red Pepper and Smoked Paprika Butter

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Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes 4 tablespoons, enough for 4 steaks)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 ounce), jarred or homemade
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon table salt

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 ounce), jarred or homemade
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon table salt

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 ounce), jarred or homemade
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon table salt

Why This Recipe Works

A good compound butter recipe offers a simple way to dress up grilled meats. Roasted red pepper and smoked paprika mashed together with butter make for a zesty and unusual way to go.

Instructions

  1. Using fork, beat butter, peppers, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Just before serving, spoon about 1 tablespoon butter onto each steak.

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