Saffron and leek butter

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ teaspoon Crumbled saffron threads
2 tablespoons Dry white wine
½ cup Chopped white part of leek; washed well and
; drained
1¾ Sticks unsalted butter; softened (14
; tablespoons)
2 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice

Directions

In a small saucepan heat the saffron with the wine over moderately low heat until it dissolves. In a small skillet cook the leek in 2 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the saffron mixture, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Let the leek mixture cool to room temperature. In a small bowl cream together the remaining 1½ sticks butter, the leek mixture, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Let the butter stand, covered, in a cool place for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop. Serve the butter with seafood or vegetables.

Gourmet May 1990

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