Prosciutto-basil butter
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | tablespoons | (1 stick) butter; room temperature |
| 2 | tablespoons | Minced shallot |
| 2 | ounces | Thinly sliced prosciutto; minced |
| 3 | tablespoons | Minced fresh basil |
Directions
This butter is yummy slathered on plump, fresh corn from the farmers market! I can thank Bon Appetite for this one.
makes enough for about 6 ears
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool.
Add remaining butter to shallot and stir until smooth. Mix in prosciutto and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Can be perpared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before serving. Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by Mandy Bell <mbell@...> on Aug 29, 1997