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    Home » Condiment » Tomato Butter

    Published: Aug 13, 2016 · Modified: Nov 17, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Tomato Butter

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    Tomato Butter | cookingwithcurls.com

    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 | cookingwithcurls.com

    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!

    Tomato Butter paste cookingwithcurls.com

    Mix in the herbs*, garlic, and tomato paste. Add sea salt and ground pepper to taste.....

    Tomato Butter mix cookingwithcurls.com

    *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.

    Beef Tenderloin on a bed of Grilled Corn Relish, topped with Tomato Butter for the ultimate Dinner for Two | cookingwithcurls.com

    But I also decided to try it mixed with whole wheat penne one night when I was searching for a quick meal.

    Tomato Butter Shrimp Pasta | cookingwithcurls.com

    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 | cookingwithcurls.com

    Tomato Butter

    This flavorful Tomato Butter can be used in place of plain butter to top steaks, pasta or mixed with grilled shrimp to take your meal to a whole new level!
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: butter, tomato paste, recipe, compound butter
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Chilling Time: 2 hours
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 1658kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    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
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    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1658kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 184g | Saturated Fat: 116g | Cholesterol: 488mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6270IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Michelle G says

      August 13, 2016 at 10:38 pm

      Mmm. Nummers!!!

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    2. Susan P says

      August 14, 2016 at 7:40 am

      This looks so good.....thanks!

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    3. Gina says

      August 27, 2016 at 7:58 am

      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...

      Reply
    4. Sherry Nappa says

      August 28, 2016 at 7:36 pm

      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.

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    5. Jessy @ The Life Jolie says

      August 31, 2016 at 10:50 am

      This sounds so delicious- I never would have thought to combine these things!

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