Casino Butter
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a medium frying pan over medium-high heat, cook bacon, turning as necessary, until browned but not completely crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; when cool, finely chop.
Step 2
2
In a bowl, mix chopped bacon with butter, 3 tbsp. minced shallots, 2 tsp. paprika, and thyme. Spoon across a sheet of plastic wrap and roll up into a 1 1/2-in.-thick log. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 1 week. With a sharp knife, cut into slices about 1/4 in. thick to top oysters.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per oyster with 1 1/2 tsp. topping.
Ingredients
2 slices thick-cut bacon
1/2 cup room-temperature unsalted butter
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons sweet smoked Spanish paprika (pimentón dulce; find at gourmet grocery stores) or regular paprika
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Directions
Step 1
1
In a medium frying pan over medium-high heat, cook bacon, turning as necessary, until browned but not completely crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; when cool, finely chop.
Step 2
2
In a bowl, mix chopped bacon with butter, 3 tbsp. minced shallots, 2 tsp. paprika, and thyme. Spoon across a sheet of plastic wrap and roll up into a 1 1/2-in.-thick log. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 1 week. With a sharp knife, cut into slices about 1/4 in. thick to top oysters.
Step 3
3
Note: Nutritional analysis is per oyster with 1 1/2 tsp. topping.
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