Are you looking for a versatile and flavorful ingredient to elevate your culinary creations? Look no further than lemon thyme butter! Bursting with zesty citrus and fragrant herbal notes, this compound butter is a delightful addition to a wide range of dishes. Its vibrant color and refreshing flavor profile will transform your meals into a delightful symphony of textures and tastes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice cook, let's journey together to explore the wonders of lemon thyme butter and discover the culinary magic it can bring to your table.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
HALIBUT IN CHARD LEAVES WITH LEMON-THYME BUTTER
Categories Herb Bake Quick & Easy Lemon Halibut Thyme Chard Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Blend butter, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh chives, and grated lemon peel in small bowl; season butter to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place four 12-inch squares of foil on work surface. Overlap center edge of 2 chard halves on each square. Sprinkle fillets on each side with salt and pepper, then spread with some lemon-thyme butter. Top each with lemon slice. Place 1 fillet crosswise on widest part of chard. Fold bottom of leaf over fillet, then continue to roll up (sides will be open). Enclose each wrapped fillet in foil. Arrange packets on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until fish is just opaque in center, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer packets to plates, open foil, and serve.
SALMON WITH THYME, LEMON BUTTER AND ALMONDS
Even seasoned cooks can be anxious about cooking fish, but nothing could be simpler than oiling a large piece of foil, setting the fish on it and then pressing a few scallions and some thyme into the cavity. Wrap it all into a tightly sealed parcel, put it on a baking sheet and roast it. In truth, any fish can be cooked like this, and you can play around with the herbs, depending on what is available. This is a very good-natured recipe.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lay out a double layer of foil big enough to wrap fish in, and drizzle with oil. Place fish on foil. Put scallions and half the thyme in cavity of fish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter over fish, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Wrap fish loosely, place on a baking sheet and bake 35 minutes.
- Place a small skillet over medium heat. When pan is hot, add almonds, and stir until golden brown. Remove from pan, and set aside. In a small bowl, combine remaining melted butter and lemon juice; set aside.
- When fish is cooked, carefully peel skin from side facing you. With a knife, divide fish in three portions by making two long cuts parallel to each other and perpendicular to the backbone. Cut down to the rib bones, but do not cut through them. Remove a portion of meat by sliding a spatula over rib bones and pulling meat away; repeat with 2 remaining portions, and place on three warmed plates. Remove backbone and attached rib bones. Cut three more fillets from remaining fish, placing them on plates.
- Drizzle lemon butter over each fillet, and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Pull leaves from remaining sprigs of thyme, and scatter over fillets. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 794, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 64 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 800 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON-THYME BUTTER
This makes a perfect dipping sauce for artichokes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, dried thyme, and fresh lemon juice. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
CHICKEN WITH CARROTS AND LEMON-THYME BUTTER
Provided by Bryan Miller And Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h25m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Remove breasts from chickens, skin on, and include the first joint of the wing. (The legs will not be used.) Using a cleaver or heavy knife, hack the remaining carcasses into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan over medium-heat until slightly brown. Add the pieces of chicken carcasses and cook, stirring, until well browned, about 10 minutes. Pour off all the fat. Lower heat to medium and add the celery, 1/2 cup of the onions, all the cubed carrots and the garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Add the wine. Then add the chicken broth, 1 cup water, bay leaf and 2 sprigs thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, occasionally skimming fat from the top. Strain. You should have about 1 3/4 cups of chicken broth. Set aside. (This broth can be made in advance and refrigerated.)
- In a pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup of onions and the sugar. Cook the onions, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add carrot rounds and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes, or until al dente. Remove from heat and set aside, with cooking liquid.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Salt and pepper the chicken breasts. In a large, ovenproof skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter and add the chicken breasts, skin side down. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, or until well browned. Flip the chicken. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 6 minutes more. Remove from heat and place in oven for about 6 more minutes, or until done. Remove the breasts from the skillet and keep warm.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter to the chicken pan juices and stir.
- In a small mixing bowl, make the lemon butter by combining 4 tablespoons of soft butter, lemon juice, leaves from 1 sprig thyme ( 1/2 teaspoon dried), lemon zest, salt and white pepper.
- Gently remove the carrot rounds and set aside, keeping them warm. Stir lemon butter into the cooking liquid from the carrots. Keep warm.
- Place the corn oil in a large pot. Heat to 340 degrees, or until it is just beginning to smoke. Place a handful of carrot threads in the hot oil. Cook for about 30 to 40 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels. When the carrots are cool enough to handle, mold into a loose ball. Repeat with the rest of the carrots for a total of four balls.
- Divide the carrot rounds into the middle of 4 large warmed plates. Slice each chicken breast into 3 pieces, on a slight angle, and arrange the slices over the carrot rounds. The wing joint should be facing tip up. Ladle some of the chicken-pan juices over the chicken, and then some of the lemon-butter sauce. Place a deep-fried carrot ball on top of the chicken. Garnish all with parsley leaves and serve.
LEMON THYME BUTTER
Make and share this Lemon Thyme Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 1 cup butter, 10-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend lemon zest and garlic in food processor until finely chopped.
- Add butter, mustard, lemon juice, scallions, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper, and process.
- Can be made 2 days ahead; bring to room temp before using.
CATFISH PECAN WITH LEMON THYME PECAN BUTTER - DEE DEE'S
This is one of the best if not the best catfish dishes I've ever tasted. I found this recipe in my 2005 Southern Living Cookbook. I can't claim this recipe but I do claim it's tried and true!
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Fish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. PROCESS ¾ cup pecans, flour, and 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning in a food processor until finely ground; place pecan mixture in a large shallow bowl, and set aside.
- 2. WHISK together eggs and milk in large bowl, and set aside.
- 3. SPRINKLE both sides of fillets evenly with remaining ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning.
- 4. DIP catfish fillets in egg mixture, draining off excess; dredge fillets in pecan mixture, coating both sides, shake off excess.
- 5. MELT 2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter starts to bubble. Place 2 fillets in skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack in a jellyroll pan, and keep warm in a 200º oven. WIPE skillet clean, and repeat procedure with remaining fillets.
- 6. WIPE skillet clean. Melt remaining ½ cup butter in skillet over high heat; add remaining ¾ cup pecans, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted. Squeeze juice from lemon halves into skillet; place lemon halves cut side down in skillet. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook 30 seconds or until thyme wilts and becomes very aromatic. Remove and discard lemon halves and wilted thyme.
- 7. PLACE fish on a serving platter; spoon pecan mixture over fish. Garnish, if desired.
- 8. NOTE: It's important to wipe the skillet clean each time this recipe calls for wiping it clean or you will end up with some burnt crust.
GARLIC ROASTED SHRIMP WITH LEMON THYME BUTTER SAUCE RECIPE
Provided by lascrna
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400. Rinse shrimp and spread on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oiland season with garlic, salt and pepper, tossing to coat thoroughly. Spread in a single layer and place in oven for about 5 minutes, just until opaque. Do not overcook. Melt the lemon thyme butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add lemon juice and zest and simmer 5 minutes. Arrange shrimp on platter and serve with sauce for dipping.
ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS IN LEMON-THYME BUTTER
Out of thyme? No worries, the beauty of this dish is in its versatility. Try using another herb instead. -Sarah Reid, Oshawa, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute asparagus and mushrooms in butter and oil until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose fresh thyme: Fresh thyme leaves impart the best flavor to the butter. If you can't find fresh thyme, you can use dried thyme, but reduce the amount by half.
- Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the finished product. If you only have salted butter, omit the additional salt called for in the recipe.
- Soften the butter: Before mixing the butter with the other ingredients, let it come to room temperature. This will make it easier to blend and will help the flavors meld together.
- Taste the butter before serving: Once the butter is made, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more lemon zest, thyme, or salt to suit your taste.
- Store the butter properly: Lemon thyme butter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Lemon thyme butter is a versatile and flavorful condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for spreading on bread or crackers, brushing on grilled meats or fish, or adding to sauces and soups. With its bright citrus flavor and herbaceous thyme aroma, lemon thyme butter is sure to elevate any dish you add it to. So next time you're looking for a way to add a little extra something to your meal, give lemon thyme butter a try.
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