Imagine transforming an ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary experience with just one simple ingredient: herb butter. Our rosemary-infused butter recipe is about to revolutionize your cooking, delivering restaurant-quality flavor right in your own kitchen. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a handful of ingredients, you'll create a versatile condiment that will elevate everything from warm bread to grilled meats, making your taste buds dance with delight!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 1 cup of unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and salt to taste.
- Ensure that your unsalted butter is softened to room temperature. This will make it easier to mix with the other ingredients. If your butter is still cold, you can cut it into smaller pieces and let it sit out for a few minutes.
- Once the butter is softened, place it in a mixing bowl. You can use a hand mixer, stand mixer, or a spatula for mixing.
- Add the chopped fresh rosemary to the bowl. Make sure the rosemary is finely chopped to distribute its flavor evenly throughout the butter.
- Next, add the minced garlic to the bowl. If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, you can reduce the amount of garlic or use roasted garlic instead.
- Using your mixer or spatula, blend the butter, rosemary, and garlic together until fully combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary to ensure everything is well mixed.
- Once the mixture is well combined, taste the herb butter and add salt to your preference. Start with a pinch, mix, and taste again until you reach the desired flavor.
- After seasoning, you can transfer the herb butter to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log by rolling it tightly in the wrap.
- Twist the ends of the wrap to seal the butter log, and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up. However, if you want to use it immediately, you can skip this step.
- Your herb butter with rosemary is now ready to use! It can be spread on bread, melted over vegetables, or used to enhance the flavor of meats and fish.
Tips
- Always use room temperature butter for the smoothest, most easily blended result.
- Finely chop fresh rosemary to distribute its aromatic flavor evenly throughout the butter.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider toasting the rosemary lightly in a dry pan before mixing.
- If you prefer a milder garlic taste, use roasted garlic or reduce the quantity.
- Store your herb butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or parsley to create your unique butter blend.
- Let the butter sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften and release its full flavor profile.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 103kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 38mg
