Savory Fresh Herb Butters
Source of Recipe
KSL
Savory Fresh Herb Butters
Ingredients:
* 1 cup real butter, softened
* Mix butter with 1 or more of the following ingredients. Adjust portions to meet taste preferences.
* Garlic: 4 cloves pressed garlic,1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
* Thyme: 2 tablespoons each minced tarragon and thyme
* Sage, Rosemary, Thyme: 2 tablespoons each, finely minced
* Citrus: 1 tablespoon lemon or lime zest, 1/3 cup lime or lemon juice, 1/4 cup minced parsley
* Chive: 3 tablespoons chopped chives, 2 chopped onions, 3 tablespoons minced parsley
* Bacon: 1 tablespoon minced parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped cooked bacon, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* Basil: 2 tablespoon minced basil, 4 cloves pressed garlic
* For Beef: 4 cloves pressed garlic, 1/4 cup minced parsley, 1 tablespoon minced thyme, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Finely chop/mince ingredients; stir into softened butter until well blended. Chill and shape butter for use by rolling into a log and wrap in wax paper; scoop chilled butter with melon baller; press into butter mold; shape into square, rectangles, or brick shapes. Store butter in an air tight container, refrigerate until ready to use. If spreading herb butter on bread, bring to room temperature prior to service.
Fresh herb butters are excellent on warm bread, fish, steak, grilled chicken, and vegetables. Try one or more of the combinations above to create your favorite.
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