Name: Shallot Butter
Yield: Makes about 2 1/4 cups
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter; 1 cup finely chopped shallots (about 6 ounces)

This recipe originally accompanied epi:recipeLink="101948"Steamed Clams and Lobster with Shallot Butter, Corn, Sausages and Potatoes</epi:recipeLink>.<P> This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.<P>

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter

1 cup finely chopped shallots (about 6 ounces)

Preparation

Combine butter and shallots in small saucepan. Stir over low heat until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Before using, stir over low heat until butter melts; keep warm.)

TagsCondiment Shallot Vegetable Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Quick Easy Make Ahead Bon Appétit

Recipe notes

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