Claire Criscuolo

Smoked Paprika Butter Spread

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4 tablespoons

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Welcome to Claire's: 35 Years of Recipes and Reflections from the Landmark Vegetarian Restaurant
Welcome to Claire's

By Claire Criscuolo

Published 2014

  • About

Serve this delicious butter spread with bread sticks, crackers, or toasted bread slices, or try a bit on your corn on the cob.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons organic butter or organic dairy-free buttery spread, cut into 4 slices
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika

Method

  1. Measure the butter into a small glass bowl. Heat the butter in the microwave oven for about 7-8 seconds or until nearly melted, or carefully melt it in a small skillet over a low heat until just melted but not browned. Whisk in the smoked paprika, mixing until completely blended.
  2. Taste before adding salt; if you used salted butter, you may not need much additio