Mustard Butter with Basil and Capers
- 1 1/4 teaspoons drained capers
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Mince capers and garlic and mash with salt.
- In a bowl stir together garlic-caper paste with remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill mustard butter 10 minutes.
- Using wax paper as an aid, shape mustard butter into a 6-inch log and wrap.
- Chill butter until firm, at least 1 hour, and up to 3 days.
- Butter may be frozen, wrapped well in plastic wrap, 1 month.
- Slice mustard butter as needed.
capers, garlic, salt, fresh basil, unsalted butter, coarsegrained mustard, mustard
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/mustard-butter-with-basil-and-capers-101109 (may not work)