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Herb-Infused Compound Butter Recipes
Herb-infused compound butters combine the savory richness of butter with the freshness and intense flavor of various herbs for a delicious and simple condiment.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Chilling Time
4
hours
hrs
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Condiment
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
54
kcal
Author:
Katie Wells
Equipment
Parchment paper
Ingredients
½
cup
butter
(softened to room temperature)
1
TBSP
fresh basil leaves
1
TBSP
fresh parsley
1
TBSP
fresh chives
1
clove
garlic
(finely minced)
1
tsp
olive oil
(optional)
Instructions
Soften the butter to room temperature and place it in a medium bowl.
Finely chop all herbs and add them to the bowl with the butter.
Mince garlic as finely as possible and add it to the bowl.
Add the olive oil to the bowl if using and mix until all the herbs are evenly incorporated.
Scoop the herbed butter mixture into the center of a piece of parchment paper.
Spread the butter into a log 6-8 inches long and roll it in the parchment paper.
Refrigerate for at least four hours (or overnight if possible).
Serve on meats, vegetables, in rice, or whatever else sounds good!
See variations below.
Notes
Flavor Variations (blend in these instead of the herbs in the recipe above):
The zest of one organic lemon and one organic lime (great on fish)
3 TBSP of toasted pecans or walnuts, finely chopped, and 2 TBSP of honey
1 TBSP each of fresh parsley, chives, rosemary, and tarragon, finely chopped
2 TBSP fresh mint, finely chopped, and 1 TBSP lemon zest (great on lamb)
3 TBSP fresh dill, finely chopped, and 1 TBSP orange or lemon zest (great on fish or vegetables)
Nutrition
Serving:
0.5
TBSP
|
Calories:
54
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
0.1
g
|
Protein:
0.1
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.2
g
|
Cholesterol:
15
mg
|
Sodium:
46
mg
|
Potassium:
5
mg
|
Fiber:
0.02
g
|
Sugar:
0.01
g
|
Vitamin A:
213
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
3
mg
|
Iron:
0.03
mg