chicken recipes

Grilled Red Pepper Butter


poultry, sauces

1 red bell pepper; roasted, seeded
1 jalapeno pepper; roasted, seeded
2 shallots; peeled and minced
1 teaspoon garlic; roasted
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 pound butter; softened

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER with the softened butter. Place the butter on a sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper, and form it into a cylinder. Place in the refrigerator to harden. To serve, cut pats from the log, and place on top of grilled fish, poultry or meat. Makes 16 pats. NOTE: The butter can be made up to 3 days in advance, or it can be frozen for up to a month.