Creative Ways to Cook with Salt (butter sauce) – Recipes You Haven’t Tried

Shake up your routine with these unexpected yet delicious Salt (butter sauce) recipes — fun, easy, and full of flavour.

Recipes with Salt (butter sauce)

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Chicken Francese

Chicken Francese is a classic Italian-American dish with tender, egg-dipped chicken cutlets in a tangy lemon-butter and white wine sauce. Often served with pasta or bread, it balances crisp texture with rich, citrusy flavor.

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Roast Baked Spring Chicken

Spring chickens are tender and smooth, with sweet meat and the right amount of fat and lean. They are also smaller in size, so they take less time to roast and are relatively easy to control over the fire. The spring chicken is served with onions, garlic and shallots to make it more flavorful, and the potatoes have absorbed the flavors of the above ingredients, which is the essence of the dish!

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Beef Wellington

This large Wellington is perfect for the holidays and serves 8 people. A show-stopping Beef Wellington built for special occasions: beef tenderloin is wrapped with savoury mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, and delicate crêpes, then finished in a golden puff pastry crust. Brushed with Dijon mustard for extra depth and served with a glossy red wine sauce, it’s a rich, celebratory centrepiece designed to feed a crowd.

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Chicken Alfredo

Seared, spice-rubbed chicken breast sliced and served over pasta tossed in a silky sauce of sautéed garlic, onion, butter, heavy cream and melted cheese, finished with a splash of pasta water for extra creaminess.

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Thai Grilled Chicken(泰式烤雞)

A fragrant Thai-style chicken dish built around an aromatic marinade of coriander roots, garlic, lemon leaves, shallots, lemongrass, Thai ginger, and a touch of red chili. Turmeric adds a warm golden note, balanced with brown sugar and fish sauce for that classic sweet-salty depth, then finished with a brush of melted butter for extra shine.

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Pepper Lunch

Imagine a steaming hot skillet arriving at your table — the air alive with sizzle and warmth. At the centre, a cloud of fluffy rice nestles beneath a melting pad of butter, while thin ribbons of beef begin to sear and caramelise at the edges. As you stir, the grains take on a glossy coat of savory sauce, mingling with bursts of sweet corn and the faint crunch of scallions. The result is a hearty, comforting platter that crackles with heat — smoky beef, buttery rice, and fragrant pepper blending into a satisfying harmony. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that still feels indulgent and fun, it’s a simple dish with a dramatic presentation that warms from the skillet up.

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Burrata Steak Salad

Burrata Steak Salad pairs a steak cooked to your liking with creamy burrata on a bed of salad leaves, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sweet corn is lightly seared in butter, then everything is tossed in a glossy balsamic-honey dressing with salt and black pepper, with optional truffle sauce adding an extra luxe finish.

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Thai Lime Salmon

Firm salmon fillets, lightly seared, deliver a satisfying crispness and rich, buttery depth. A bright, citrus-y lime glaze — accented with garlic, soy and a whisper of honey and oyster sauce — wraps the fish in a lively balance of tang, savoury umami and gentle sweetness. As the sauce warms and thickens, it clings to the salmon, adding layers of shine and flavour that lift the natural richness of the fish. With each forkful comes the contrast: tender flesh, zesty lime brightness, and a subtle savoury-sweet undertone. Elegant yet comforting, this dish celebrates simple ingredients transformed into a vibrant, flavour-packed dinner — perfect with a bowl of steamed rice or fresh greens.

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Sichuan Bacon Pistachio Carbonara

Dive into a bowl of creamy comfort with this Sichuan-style twist on the classic carbonara. Each forkful offers silky pasta enveloped in a rich, nutty sauce — subtly buttery and golden — thanks to the pistachio butter and egg-cheese emulsion. Crisp, smoky Sichuan bacon adds a deep savoury crunch and a hint of Sichuan character, while the scattered strands of Parmigiano Regiano melt into the sauce, stitching everything together with salty, aromatic cheese notes. The black pepper brings a gentle sharpness that cuts through the richness, making every bite balanced and satisfying. Light enough for a cosy dinner, yet indulgent enough to feel like a treat — this carbonara re-imagined brings a comforting warmth with a pinch of adventure.