Paprika Butter Recipes

JUNIPER BRINED TURKEY WITH PAPRIKA BUTTER

Steps:

• Unwrap the turkey and remove the neck and giblets (reserve for gravy). Rinse the turkey under cold water and pat dry. Fill a large pot with 2 quarts water; add 2 cups kosher salt, the brown sugar, juniper berries, peppercorns, bay leaves and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes. Add 6 quarts cold water and let cool. Submerge the turkey in the brine, adding water to cover, if necessary. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Remove the turkey from the brine; rinse and pat dry. Crush and chop the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and garlic. Mix with the paprika and butter until combined. Reserve 4 tablespoons of the butter, then rub the rest under the turkey skin on the breasts and legs. Rub 2 tablespoons of the reserved butter on the skin; chill and save the rest for your gravy. Let the turkey stand 30 minutes at room temperature before roasting.
• Put the oven rack in the lowest position; preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the turkey breast-side up on a rack in a large roasting pan, tucking the wing tips under. Tie the drumsticks together with twine. Roast until the skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes per pound. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 30 minutes before carving. Whisk the reserved 2 tablespoons flavored butter into your gravy just before serving, if desired.

PAPRIKA BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together butter, paprika, salt, and pepper. Use immediately, or refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week.

PAPRIKA POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place potatoes in casserole dish.
• Pour melted butter over potatoes, add paprika, pepper, and salt; Mix well so that potatoes are evenly coated.
• Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until potatoes are fully cooked.

PAPRIKA-PARMESAN BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in small bowl until blended. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill. Use at room temperature.)

CORN WITH PAPRIKA BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 stick softened butter, 1 small clove grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Boil 4 ears corn in salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the corn and dot with the spiced butter.

EASY BUTTER BEANS, PAPRIKA, AND PIQUILLO PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a wide-based pan over a medium heat, caramelize the red onions in 5 Tbsp. of the olive oil for 15 minutes or until they turn golden and soft. Add a little fine salt, the garlic and spices and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomato purée and cook for another minute.
• Add the beans and sherry vinegar and reduce the liquid by half over a medium heat. Turn the heat off. Add the piquillo peppers and the remaining olive oil and season with salt to serve.

PAPRIKA POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, slowly saute potatoes in butter until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika.

SAUTEED CORN WITH PAPRIKA BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat Paprika Butter (above) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 packages thawed frozen corn kernels. Cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add sliced scallions; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss to combine.