Best 6 My Favorite Herbed Butter Recipes

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**Elevate Your Culinary Creations with Herb-Infused Butter: A Journey Through Three Delectable Recipes**

Embark on a delightful culinary expedition with our curated collection of herb-infused butter recipes. Discover the art of transforming ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary masterpieces with the addition of aromatic herbs and the richness of butter. From the classic French _beurre composé_ to a zesty lemon-herb butter and a vibrant compound butter, each recipe promises a unique flavor profile to tantalize your taste buds. Let your creativity soar as you explore the versatility of herb-infused butter, adding a touch of elegance and refinement to your everyday meals.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FRESH HERB BUTTER



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Fresh herb butter is great with fish, steak, chicken, vegetables, or spread thinly on small pieces of crostini. Feel free to change up the herbs.

Provided by Leda Meredith

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces     Sauce     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup/1 stick butter
1 to 3 teaspoons fresh herbs, finely chopped
Optional: lemon zest , to taste
Optional: salt, to taste
Serving suggestions: steak, seafood, vegetables, or bread

Steps:

  • Slice off portions to use on steak, seafood, vegetables, or bread and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 kcal, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 1/2 cup (36 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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.

HERB BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 20m

Yield one 8-inch-long tube of herb butter

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the butter and the other ingredients with a rubber spatula until evenly combined.
  • Lay about a foot long section of plastic wrap on a work surface. Put the herb butter on the bottom center of the plastic wrap, and form into a mound about 8 inches long. Fold the bottom edge of the plastic wrap over the butter and roll the enclosed butter forward until completely wrapped, to form a tube of butter about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Twist the ends together like a party favor. Refrigerate until firm or freeze for up to 1 month. Sliced as needed for corn on the cob, grilled steaks, or Chicken Kiev.

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.

MY FAVORITE HERBED BUTTER



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Make and share this My Favorite Herbed Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Time 6h45m

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 green onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh marjoram, minced
1 lb unsalted butter, softened slightly
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Whip softened butter in a large mixing bowl with mixer on medium till light and fluffy --
  • Mix onion and herbs into butter, stir to combine well.
  • Blend in garlic and lemon juice.
  • Chill in refrigerator about 30 minutes to chill slightly.
  • I like to divide this into 3 rolls and roll in parchment paper, so that I may slice it to serve on bread or top steaks, etc.
  • Please allow flavors to blend at least 6-8 hours before using.
  • I have frozen this and let it soften slightly before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3276.4, Fat 368.3, SaturatedFat 233.2, Cholesterol 976.1, Sodium 53.8, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 4.7

WHIPPED HERBED BUTTER



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This is a commercial recipe. I make up a batch when I know I'm going to have 2 or 3 backyard events in a two-week period. I like this condiment for baked potatoes, or for grilled corn.

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 25m

Yield 48 one-ounce servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb butter, softened
2 lbs margarine (no spreads or low-fat products)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • In a Kitchen-aide mixer, whip the butter and margarine together on slow speed until it is creamy.
  • Continue using the wire whip and raise the speed to high to triple the volume of the butter/margarine, scraping the sides down occasionally.
  • Reduce the speed to low to add the remaining ingredients and blend.
  • Return the speed to high and whip for a couple more minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Keep refrigerated and covered at all times after processing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 233.2, Carbohydrate 0.3, Protein 0.3

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality herbs. This will ensure that your herb butter has a bright, vibrant flavor. Some good options include chives, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
  • Use unsalted butter. This will give you more control over the flavor of your herb butter. If you use salted butter, be sure to taste the herb butter before adding more salt.
  • Soften the butter before mixing it with the herbs. This will make it easier to blend the ingredients together and create a smooth, spreadable herb butter.
  • Use a food processor or blender to mix the ingredients together. This will help to create a smooth, evenly blended herb butter.
  • Taste the herb butter before serving. Adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Store the herb butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze the herb butter for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Herb butter is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used as a spread for bread and crackers, as a topping for grilled meats and vegetables, or as a flavoring for soups and stews. With so many different flavor combinations to choose from, there's sure to be a herb butter that everyone will enjoy.

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