Description
This Homemade Garlic Herb Butter recipe is a simple and flavorful spread made with fresh garlic and herbs blended into creamy butter. Perfect to enhance the taste of steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or bread, this versatile butter can be prepared in minutes and chilled to develop rich, aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh, finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh, finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, finely chopped)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, cream the butter with a spoon or fork until smooth. Add the finely minced garlic and freshly chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme, and parsley). Stir gently until the ingredients are just mixed together, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Shape into a Log: Tear off a 12-inch long piece of wax paper and place the garlic herb butter towards one end. Shape the butter into a log approximately 6-8 inches long by rolling it with the wax paper. Twist the ends of the paper tightly to maintain the log shape and prevent air exposure.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the butter log for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up. Serve chilled alongside steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or as a delicious spread on bread. Enjoy the enhanced taste and aroma.
Notes
- For best results, use unsalted butter at room temperature for easy mixing.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs but use about one-third of the fresh quantity due to concentrated flavor.
- Store the garlic herb butter in the refrigerator wrapped in wax paper or airtight container for up to 1 week.
- This butter can also be frozen for longer storage; slice as needed.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and herbs to suit your personal taste preferences.
