Best 9 How To Make Herbed Butter Recipes

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Indulge in the world of flavors with our collection of tantalizing herb butter recipes. From classic combinations to unique and innovative blends, these recipes promise to elevate your culinary creations. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, our herb butter recipes offer a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving more.

**1. Classic Herb Butter:**
Immerse yourself in the timeless flavors of our classic herb butter recipe. This culinary staple combines aromatic herbs like parsley, chives, and thyme with creamy butter, creating a versatile spread that complements a wide range of dishes.

**2. Lemon Herb Butter:**
Brighten up your meals with our zesty lemon herb butter recipe. The vibrant flavors of lemon zest and juice, combined with a selection of herbs, create a refreshing and tangy butter that adds a burst of flavor to grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or even as a spread for your favorite bread.

**3. Garlic Herb Butter:**
Indulge in the savory goodness of our garlic herb butter recipe. Roasted garlic cloves, along with a blend of herbs, are whipped into creamy butter, resulting in a rich and flavorful spread that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, roasted potatoes, or as a topping for garlic bread.

**4. Compound Herb Butter:**
Elevate your culinary skills with our compound herb butter recipe. This gourmet spread combines a variety of fresh herbs, nuts, and spices, creating a complex and flavorful butter that adds depth to your favorite dishes. Use it as a topping for grilled meats, spread it on sandwiches, or mix it into pasta for a luscious sauce.

**5. Herb Butter Sauce:**
Experience the velvety smoothness of our herb butter sauce recipe. This versatile sauce is made by melting herb butter and adding a touch of white wine, lemon juice, and cream. Drizzle it over grilled fish, roasted chicken, or steamed vegetables for an elegant and flavorful finishing touch.

With our diverse selection of herb butter recipes, you'll embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, preparing a weeknight meal, or simply looking to add a touch of sophistication to your everyday dishes, these recipes are sure to impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HERB BUTTER



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This savory butter makes a thoughtful and versatile gift at holiday time. It's great spread on French bread or chicken before baking, or tossed with hot cooked vegetables or pasta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups butter, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Beat until well blended. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HERB BUTTER: 8 RECIPES



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Herb butter or compound butter is easy and fun to make. It enahnces any food you'd normally add butter to.

Provided by Toni Dash

Categories     Condiment

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup butter
1 small bunch basil (about five leaves, stemm)
1/2 cup butter
6 - 8 cloves garlic
1/4 cup mixed chopped herbs (chives, basil, parsley, or rosemary)
1/2 cup butter
2-4 tablespoons fresh sage (shredded)
1/2 cup butter
1 T chives (parsley, tarragon, chervil,)
1 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 cup butter
1 tablsepoon dried mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon horseradish cream
3 tablespoons chopped chives
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Allow the butter to soften.
  • Mix the parsley and chives together and then stir them into the softened butter.
  • Slowly add the lemon juice, stirring constantly.
  • Mix in sea salt and pepper to suit your taste.
  • Allow the butter to soften.
  • Remove the basil leaves from the stem.
  • Pile them one on top of the other and roll into a tube. Envision a cigar.
  • Slice in 1/8- 1/4 inch slices all along the roll.
  • Allow the pieces to fall apart.
  • Stir the basil pieces into the butter.
  • Allow the butter to soften.
  • Mince the garlic and add it to the butter.
  • Combine the herbs to suit your taste.
  • Place in the fridge for 2 hours before using, so the flavors can blend.
  • Allow the butter to soften.
  • Cut the sage into 1/4 inch square pieces.
  • Mix the two together.
  • Allow the butter to soften.
  • Finely chop the parsley, tarragon, and chervil.
  • Snip the rosemary leaves.
  • Add all of the herbs to the butter and mix well
  • This butter will enhance the flavor of vegetables, fish, or French bread.
  • Allow the butter to soften.
  • Crumble the dried mint into the lemon juice. Stir well.
  • Slowly pour the juice into the butter stirring constantly.
  • Allow the butter to soften.
  • Crumble the dried herbs into the lemon juice and stir well.
  • Slowly pour the juice into the butter stirring constantly.
  • Allow the butter to soften.
  • Stir in the horseradish cream and the chopped chives.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate butter for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 kcal, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 101 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

FRESH HERB BUTTER



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I love impressing dinner guests with flavored butter. I mix up a big batch and then freeze it so when company comes, this special spread is ready to go. Cut them in different shapes for a little fun. -Pam Duncan, Summers, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat all ingredients until blended. Spread onto a baking sheet to 1/2-in. thickness. Freeze, covered, until firm., Cut butter with a 1-in. cookie cutter. Store, layered between waxed paper, in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HERB BUTTER



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced scallions (white and green parts)
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the butter, garlic, scallions, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until mixed, but do not whip.

HOMEMADE HERB-INFUSED BUTTER



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Make your butter fit any occasion with this great recipe. It's simple and easier then you'd imagine. Use the herb of your choice and use it on anything you'd like. You can heat it up in a pan before cooking, or depending on the herb, use it in baking. Enjoy!

Provided by christouxphr

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons dried oregano
½ cup butter
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Grind up the dried oregano until very fine; measure out 3 tablespoons.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in oregano. Carefully pour in water. Simmer gently, stirring every 20 minutes, until flavors combine, about 2 hours in total. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Wrap a piece of cheesecloth around a glass, ceramic, or metal bowl and secure with a rubber band. Pour butter mixture through cheesecloth into bowl. Remove rubber band and carefully squeeze excess butter out of the cheesecloth, making sure oregano is strained out.
  • Cover bowl with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator until butter solidifies above water, about 4 hours. Break the butter in half with a knife and transfer to a plate. Cover. Discard water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

HERBED BASIL BUTTER



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Add a wonderful basil flavor to your corn on the cob with this delicious butter spread. It is so easy and will taste great. -Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Hot cooked corn on the cob

Steps:

  • Place basil in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add butter, lemon juice, seasoned pepper and garlic salt; process until blended. Serve with corn.

Nutrition Facts :

HERB BUTTER FOR STEAK



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If you've ever purchased herbs for a recipe and you have some left over, put them to good use by making an herb butter. This recipe uses parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme, because I have them growing in my garden. If your family prefers a different combination, go ahead and substitute what they like. The ratio is 1/2 cup of butter to 1/4 cup minced herbs, so use any herbs you like. Simply place a portion on top of a cooked steak, just like a fancy steakhouse would do.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Compound Butters

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup unsalted butter, softened, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
aluminum foil or parchment paper

Steps:

  • Place 7 tablespoons softened, unsalted butter in a small mixing bowl.
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cooked garlic into reserved softened butter.
  • Press minced fresh herbs into the garlic-butter mixture using a rubber spatula, stirring and pressing until evenly distributed. Season with sea salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until slightly firmed up, about 20 minutes.
  • Turn mixture out onto a 9x12-inch strip of aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Form mixture into a log, about 6 inches long and 1 inch thick. Roll herb butter up in the foil or parchment, twisting the ends and closing with a twist tie or rubber band.
  • Return to the refrigerator until firmed up, about 40 minutes.
  • Slice into 8 equal portions and serve on top of steak or other dishes. Wrap and refrigerate any leftovers up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 57.3 mg

GARLIC HERB BUTTER



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Stuff this under the skin of a chicken with extra garlic, use it for garlic bread, a small disc in the center of a hamburger, or use as a "condiment" for fish and seafood. Adapted from "How to Grill" by Raichlen. You've got to check that book out.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 1 stick

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons basil
1 tablespoon oregano

Steps:

  • Beat all ingredients together with a fork until light and fluffy.
  • Place on plastic wrap and roll into a log.
  • Twist ends of plastic wrap to"seal" butter inches.
  • Store in freezer, and cut off discs of butter as needed.
  • You can store this in the fridge, but beware it will not last as long if you use fresh ingredients.
  • Try adding chives, rosemary, or tarragon.

LEMON HERB BUTTER



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This was an accidental compound butter that is refreshing and delicious on rolls, stuffed into the skin of a turkey before cooking, or added to steamed vegetables.

Provided by Karin Landers

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Compound Butter Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mash butter in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper into the butter until thoroughly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 16.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Herbs: Use fresh herbs whenever possible for the best flavor. If using dried herbs, reduce the amount by half.
  • Let the Butter Soften: Leave the butter out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before mixing it with the herbs. This will make it easier to blend the ingredients together.
  • Use a Food Processor: If you have one, use a food processor to chop the herbs and combine them with the butter. This will save you time and energy.
  • Make Ahead: Herbed butter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To use, simply remove it from the refrigerator and let it soften slightly before spreading it on bread, vegetables, or meat.
  • Experiment with Herbs: Feel free to experiment with different herbs to create your own unique flavor combinations. Some popular herbs to use include parsley, chives, basil, thyme, and rosemary.

Conclusion:

Herbed butter is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. Whether you're using it to top a steak, spread it on a sandwich, or simply add flavor to your vegetables, herbed butter is sure to please. With so many different herb combinations to choose from, you're sure to find a flavor that you love. So next time you're looking for a way to add some extra flavor to your meals, give herbed butter a try.

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