Sassy Spicy Butter Recipe

Name: Sassy Spicy Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red onion, very finely diced; 1 hot chili, deseeded & finely diced; 2 shallots, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, finely diced; 1 handful watercress leaves or arugula, chopped finely; 1/2 cup dry white wine of reasonable quality; 1.25 cups double cream; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Servings: persons

1
Add olive oil to heated small frying pan. Also add to the pan red onion, hot chili, shallots, garlic cloves, salt and pepper. Gently stirring, cook the mixture until the various elements are softened but not browning.
2
When soft, turn the heat up and add the white wine stirring all the while until the wine has evaporated off and the mixture has become drier. Add the watercress leaves and stir until completely wilted into the mixture. Take off the heat and allow to cool to a state of being just warm..
3
Mix cream and and warm spicy onion mix. Ladle into a small food processor. Blend quickly to incorporate and stop as soon as it thickens to a butter like consistency.
4
Spoon into cling wrap sheet and form into a sausage-like shape. Wrap tightly. Put into freezer until you need slices to enhance a dish or two. It is excellent in the pea and ham soup but it also stars when added to grilled fish or light meats.

407

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 red onion, very finely diced, 1 hot chili, deseeded & finely diced, 2 shallots, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Sassy Spicy Butter falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sassy Spicy Butter

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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