Saffron Butter

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 pinches saffron threads, pulverized
• 1/4 lb butter
• 1 large shallot, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons basil, finely chopped (or marjoram)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated (or orange zest)
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 cover the saffron threads with 2 teaspoons hot water and let it steep until the color emerges, after a few minutes.work it into the butter, which has been brought to room temperature, with the remaining ingredients, using a wooden spoon.
• 2 move to a crock or place on wax paper and roll into a cylinder. freeze until firm. once frozen, slice into thin disks. use as desired on vegetables, meat, fish, etc. enjoy!