Garlic basil butter is an incredibly flavorful and versatile compound butter that can be used to add a boost of flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking to enhance the taste of grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or simply spread it on a warm piece of bread, this savory concoction is sure to impress. With a combination of fresh garlic, aromatic basil, and rich butter, garlic basil butter is an easy-to-make spread that can transform ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GARLIC BASIL BUTTER
Instead of serving plain butter alongside an assortment of fresh breads, prepare this herb-laden whipped butter. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, basil, parsley and garlic powder. Beat on medium-low speed until mixture is combined. Garnish with sage and thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
GNOCCHI WITH SWEET BASIL PESTO AND GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP
This buttery, garlicky shrimp and pesto over gnocchi or pasta is a comfort food I like to cook once in a while. Serve it with garlic toast and, if you like, a plain salad.
Provided by golddigge
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine basil, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, whole garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a blender; puree until pesto is smooth.
- Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain. Mix pesto into gnocchi and serve with shrimp. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 174.5 mg, Fat 55.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 2288.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
GRILLED CEDAR PLANK SALMON WITH GARLIC BASIL BUTTER
This is by far my FAVORITE way of preparing salmon. I first tried it at McGraths Fish House, then duplicated it at home. You can normally find a cedar plank at your local grocery store in the seafood department.
Provided by Mamafox61
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak your cedar plank in water for 20 minutes, flipping over halfway through soak time.
- While the plank is soaking, mix together butter, basil and minced garlic cloves, spread on salmon.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat your grill to low, or the right setting for your grill for fish.
- Take your cedar plank out of the water and place the salmon on top of the plank. Place it on the grill and cook for 20-40 minutes depending on how thick your salmon is.Grill with the lid closed.
- During the cooking time, if the plank catches on fire, spray it with water.
- Salmon is done cooking, when it flakes easily with a fork.
- *Note: Whenever I make this it normally takes around 30-45 minutes to cook on the grill. I constantly check it to make sure the plank doesn't burn & the salmon doesn't over cook.
- Make sure you have water on hand to spray the cedar plank with, so it doesn't catch on fire.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 99.6, Sodium 185.5, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 23
SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH BASIL-GARLIC BUTTER
I got this recipe off of another site but modified it quite a bit to suit our tastes. It is very easy and will certainly impress company or make a nice dish for a romantic meal! The key is to use fresh herb in this dish. Serve with a good crusty bread, green salad and a nice white wine.
Provided by Little Bee
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a skillet.
- Add the shrimp and cook until just pink.
- Add the garlic, basil and butter.
- Saute just until butter is slightly melted.
- Add wine and bring to a boil then reduce and simmer just until slightly reduced and alcohol evaporates.
- Add cooked Linguini to pan and toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.1, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 195.7, Sodium 233.8, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 30.8
EASY SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH BASIL-GARLIC BUTTER
Easy and quick to make. Tastes like you were at the stove all day! It will soon be your family favorite.
Provided by Carol Ann 3
Categories High Protein
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Add shrimp and cook until just pink.
- Add the garlic and basil.
- Add butter. Toss in the cooked pasta.
- Garnish with the cheese.
BASIL GARLIC BUTTER
Make and share this Basil Garlic Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GinnyP
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 15m
Yield 1 pound
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the butter in a mixing bowl.
- Add basil, garlic, and cheese and whip with an electric mixer until mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add salt to taste.
- Pack butter into four crocks.
- Allow flavors to blend for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
ROASTED GARLIC AND BASIL BUTTER
Steps:
- 1.Roast the garlic. When the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the pulp from the skin and place in a bowl. 2.Mash the roasted garlic into a paste. Add the butter, basil, salt and pepper. Mix well to thoroughly combine. 3.The butter may be used right away or wrapped and sealed tightly and kept in the refrigerator or freezer.
SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH BASIL-GARLIC BUTTER
Steps:
- see above
CORN ON THE COB WITH GARLIC-BASIL BUTTER
Steps:
- Place basil and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add lemon juice, sugar, and salt and process until thoroughly incorporated. Add butter and blend until smooth. Place butter mixture in a small serving bowl or ramekin.
- Add corn to large pot of boiling salted water and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve with garlic-basil butter.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the flavor of your garlic basil butter will be.
- Use unsalted butter: This will allow you to control the amount of salt in your garlic basil butter.
- Soften the butter to room temperature before mixing: This will make it easier to blend the ingredients together.
- Use a food processor or blender to mix the ingredients together: This will create a smooth and creamy garlic basil butter.
- Taste the garlic basil butter before serving and adjust the seasonings to your liking: You may want to add more garlic, basil, salt, or pepper.
- Store the garlic basil butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks: You can also freeze the garlic basil butter for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Garlic basil butter is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is perfect for adding flavor to grilled meats, vegetables, seafood, and pasta. It can also be used as a spread for bread, crackers, or sandwiches. No matter how you use it, garlic basil butter is sure to add a burst of flavor to your meals.
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