From adding a savory zest to grilled meats and vegetables to spreading a creamy, flavorful layer onto a warm slice of bread, herb-infused butters are a versatile culinary delight that can elevate any dish. With a wide variety of herbs and aromatics at your disposal, the possibilities for creating unique and flavorful herb butter recipes are endless. Whether you're looking for a simple, everyday spread or a special finishing touch for your next dinner party, this article will guide you through the process of making delicious, herb-infused butters that will tantalize your taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOMEMADE HERB-INFUSED BUTTER
Make your butter fit any occasion with this great recipe. It's simple and easier then you'd imagine. Use the herb of your choice and use it on anything you'd like. You can heat it up in a pan before cooking, or depending on the herb, use it in baking. Enjoy!
Provided by christouxphr
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Grind up the dried oregano until very fine; measure out 3 tablespoons.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in oregano. Carefully pour in water. Simmer gently, stirring every 20 minutes, until flavors combine, about 2 hours in total. Remove saucepan from heat.
- Wrap a piece of cheesecloth around a glass, ceramic, or metal bowl and secure with a rubber band. Pour butter mixture through cheesecloth into bowl. Remove rubber band and carefully squeeze excess butter out of the cheesecloth, making sure oregano is strained out.
- Cover bowl with aluminum foil and chill in the refrigerator until butter solidifies above water, about 4 hours. Break the butter in half with a knife and transfer to a plate. Cover. Discard water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
HERBY FLAVOURED BUTTERS
Try these different flavoured butters melted over new potatoes, grilled fish, chicken or steak
Provided by Maxine Clark
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Take100g/4oz softened butter and beat until creamy, then for...
- Herby butter: stir in 2-3 tbsp chopped fresh mixed herbs (parsley, chervil, dill, marjoram, basil) and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Tarragon and wholegrain mustard butter: stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon (remember this is very strong) and 1-2 tbsp wholegrain mustard, plus salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Mint and cider butter: gradually beat in 1 tbsp cider vinegar, then 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Chive and shallot butter: stir in 1 tbsp finely chopped shallots and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Parsley, lemon and chilli butter: stir in 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest, salt to taste and ½ tsp crushed, dried chilli flakes.
- Dill butter: stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped pickled dill cucumber or gherkins and 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- After mixing, have the flavoured butters handy in the fridge or freezer ready for slicing. Roll them into logs in wet greaseproof paper and chill until firm. Rewrap in cling film and twist each end to seal. Will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
FRESH HERB BUTTER
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: 8 RECIPES
Herb butter or compound butter is easy and fun to make. It enahnces any food you'd normally add butter to.
Provided by Toni Dash
Categories Condiment
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Allow the butter to soften.
- Mix the parsley and chives together and then stir them into the softened butter.
- Slowly add the lemon juice, stirring constantly.
- Mix in sea salt and pepper to suit your taste.
- Allow the butter to soften.
- Remove the basil leaves from the stem.
- Pile them one on top of the other and roll into a tube. Envision a cigar.
- Slice in 1/8- 1/4 inch slices all along the roll.
- Allow the pieces to fall apart.
- Stir the basil pieces into the butter.
- Allow the butter to soften.
- Mince the garlic and add it to the butter.
- Combine the herbs to suit your taste.
- Place in the fridge for 2 hours before using, so the flavors can blend.
- Allow the butter to soften.
- Cut the sage into 1/4 inch square pieces.
- Mix the two together.
- Allow the butter to soften.
- Finely chop the parsley, tarragon, and chervil.
- Snip the rosemary leaves.
- Add all of the herbs to the butter and mix well
- This butter will enhance the flavor of vegetables, fish, or French bread.
- Allow the butter to soften.
- Crumble the dried mint into the lemon juice. Stir well.
- Slowly pour the juice into the butter stirring constantly.
- Allow the butter to soften.
- Crumble the dried herbs into the lemon juice and stir well.
- Slowly pour the juice into the butter stirring constantly.
- Allow the butter to soften.
- Stir in the horseradish cream and the chopped chives.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate butter for several hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 kcal, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 101 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
HERB BUTTER SERVED ON STEAKS
The copyright of this recipe is owned by Jamie Oliver. All rights of the owner are reserved and asserted including the right to be attributed as the author. Unauthorised copying, adapting, display or re-publication of this recipe (or any part of this recipe) in any material form is strictly prohibited. Herb butters are so quick to make and are great to have in the freezer - fantastic to have with vegetables, chicken, lamb chops or just on some toasted ciabatta. They can be made with any herbs - thyme, lemon zest and garlic, or sun-dried tomato, basil and garlic. This dish has summer savory in it, which is a very English herb, is quite strong, and apparently stops flatulence! And is a great substitute for salt and pepper.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 200C degrees/400 degrees F/ Gas Mark 6.
- Remove some of the rosemary leaves from the stalks by running your thumb and forefinger down the length of the stalk. Sharpen the ends of the rosemary skewer to make them into little arrows, then pierce them through the beef to flavor it. Chop up the rosemary leaves and press onto the beef on both sides. Cover and allow to stand for 1/2 hour until room temperature. (Beef tastes better if cooked at room temperature.)
- Make the butter by bashing the garlic, summer savory and a pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar, then combine with the softened butter, mixing to flavor all of it. Put into buttered paper, roll into a sausage shape, and chill.
- Cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water for about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, then toss in the colander to chuff up.
- Drizzle some oil over the beef and pat onto both sides. Heat a frying pan suitable for the oven, and cook the beef for 1 minute on each side. Remove from the pan, add the potatoes with some rosemary and bashed garlic, salt and pepper, then put the beef back into the pan. Put the pan into the oven and roast the beef and potatoes for about 30 minutes.
- To serve, slice the meat and place 2 slices of the butter on top. (Freeze the remaining butter.)
- Butter: .
HERB BUTTER
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.
Tips for Making Herb-Flavored Butters:
- Use fresh herbs whenever possible. Fresh herbs will provide the most flavor to your butter. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less, as they are more concentrated. - Use a variety of herbs to create different flavor profiles. Some popular herb combinations include parsley, chives, and tarragon; rosemary, thyme, and sage; and basil, oregano, and marjoram. - Add other ingredients to your herb butter for extra flavor. Some popular additions include garlic, shallots, lemon zest, and grated cheese. - Be careful not to over-mix your herb butter. Over-mixing will make the butter too soft and spreadable. - Store your herb butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze your herb butter for up to 3 months. - Use your herb butter to add flavor to a variety of dishes, such as grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and pasta. You can also use it as a spread for bread or crackers.Conclusion:
Herb-flavored butters are a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. With a little creativity, you can create endless flavor combinations that will please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a way to liven up your meal, try one of these herb-flavored butter recipes. You won't be disappointed!
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