Description
This recipe features four delightful variations of herb compound butter—Garlic Chive Dill, Lemon Thyme, Honey Rosemary Sage, and Sun Dried Tomato Basil. Each blend combines fresh herbs and flavorful additions with creamy unsalted butter, perfect for enhancing the taste of meats, vegetables, bread, or seafood. These compound butters are easy to prepare, make-ahead, and offer a versatile way to elevate your dishes with fragrant, herbaceous, and savory accents.
Ingredients
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Garlic Chive Dill
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- ½ clove garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Lemon Thyme
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Honey Rosemary Sage
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped sage
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Sun Dried Tomato Basil
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped sun dried tomatoes
- ½ garlic clove, grated
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with the specific herbs and other ingredients from your chosen herb butter variation. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the butter.
- Shape the Butter: Spoon the mixed herb butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using the wrap, carefully form the butter into a log shape, then twist the ends tightly to seal it, ensuring no air can enter.
- Chill: Place the wrapped herb butter log in the refrigerator to chill, ideally overnight, until it becomes firm and easy to slice. This allows the flavors to meld and the butter to solidify for convenient use.
Notes
- If substituting vegan butter, omit the salt as vegan butters may already contain salt or have different seasoning levels.
- The herb compound butter can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before use.
- Use slices of the herb butter to finish grilled meats, spread on warm bread, or melt over steamed vegetables for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (about 14 g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
