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Way back in May, I went out to dinner for my birthday with my mom. I had the most amazing Tenderloin on a bed of Grilled Corn Relish, that was topped with Tomato Butter Shrimp...Holy Yum!! I have been thinking about this meal ever since, and this week I will be recreating for you...piece by piece, lol. We are going to start with the Tomato Butter.
Tomato Butter is basically just a compound butter {mixed with herbs} and it's super simple to prepare....like crazy simple considering how amazingly delicious it is. 🙂
How to make Tomato Butter
In a large bowl, cream butter with a hand mixer. Make sure your butter is softened, or it won't blend!
Mix in the herbs*, garlic, and tomato paste. Add sea salt and ground pepper to taste.....
*My meal is southwest inspired, so I used cilantro. Italian parsley would be delicious as well.
Chill for two hours or more before using.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- I chilled my butter in a bowl {the bowl you see above} since I was using it in recipes as is.
- You can also place your tomato butter on plastic wrap and roll into a log. Chill until ready to serve, then slice.
- I used the fancy tomato paste from Italy that comes in a tube. Regular canned paste will work as well.
I tossed my grilled shrimp with tomato butter to serve on the Beef Tenderloin.
But I also decided to try it mixed with whole wheat penne one night when I was searching for a quick meal.
This time I tossed about a 1/2 cup of tomato butter with the grilled shrimp, tossed it with the pasta, then topped it with shaved Parmesan and fresh basil. Super simple dinner, and a great way to use up leftovers!!
More delicious Compound Butter recipes
- Roasted Garlic, Goat Cheese, and Chives Compound Butter
- Gorgonzola Butter
- Asian 5-Spice Compound Butter
You can even freeze your leftover compound butter to use the next time you're craving Pub-style Steaks or a Steakhouse Pizza. If you have not tried either of those recipes, you are seriously missing out.
Enjoy!!
Tomato Butter
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large cloves garlic (pressed or finely minced)
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste (use a high-quality brand)
- 4 Tablespoons chopped cilantro (or Italian parsley)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream butter with a hand mixer.
- Mix in the cilantro, garlic, and tomato paste. Add sea salt and ground pepper to taste.
- Chill for two hours or more before using.
Notes
- I chilled my Tomato Butter in a bowl since I was using it in recipes as is.
- You can also place your tomato butter on plastic wrap and roll into a log. Chill until ready to serve, then slice.
- I used the fancy tomato paste from Italy that comes in a tube. Regular canned paste will work as well. Just remember, it is the star in this recipe.
Michelle G says
Mmm. Nummers!!!
Susan P says
This looks so good.....thanks!
Gina says
This would be so delicious! I'd love to put some on some homemade bread. Now, I just need to find out how to make tomato paste from all of the tomatoes in my fridge...
Sherry Nappa says
Never heard of tomato butter. These photos look so mouth-watering! I'm going to pin and try your recipe later this week. Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
Jessy @ The Life Jolie says
This sounds so delicious- I never would have thought to combine these things!