Best 7 My Favorite Herbed Butter Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make herbed butter that will elevate your favorite dishes to the next level? Herb butter, a versatile condiment, adds a burst of freshness and savory richness to a variety of culinary creations, from grilled meats and vegetables to roasted potatoes and pasta. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can craft the perfect herbed butter that complements your personal tastes and preferences. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the art of making herbed butter, providing you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and inspiring recipe ideas to transform your meals into delightful and memorable experiences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HERB BUTTER



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A quick and easy way to use fresh herbs and add incredible flavor to seafood, fish bread, pasta, veggies or meat. Create your favorite herb and spice combination.

Provided by Getty Stewart

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup softened butter
1 Tbsp finely chopped herbs (chives, garlic chives, basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley, dill, etc)
1/8 to 1 tsp flavor booster (salt, pepper, hot pepper, Parmesan, lemon zest, garlic, bacon, olives, etc)

Steps:

  • Plan your favorite combination. Use one or more herbs. If desired, add one or more flavor boosters.
  • In a small bowl or jar, mix all ingredients using a small spatula or butter knife.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Use right away, keep in fridge for 7 days or freeze for several months.
  • To freeze, place butter on a large piece of parchment or wax paper or plastic wrap. Roll and shape into a log shape. Secure ends, place in freezer bag and freeze.
  • To use, allow butter log to soften in fridge overnight or on counter for 1 hour. Slice rounds from roll as desired. Refreeze any remaining butter.

FRESH HERB BUTTER



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Fresh herb butter is great with fish, steak, chicken, vegetables, or spread thinly on small pieces of crostini. Feel free to change up the herbs.

Provided by Leda Meredith

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces     Sauce     Condiment

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup/1 stick butter
1 to 3 teaspoons fresh herbs, finely chopped
Optional: lemon zest , to taste
Optional: salt, to taste
Serving suggestions: steak, seafood, vegetables, or bread

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



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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

1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup butter
1 small bunch basil (about five leaves, stemm)
1/2 cup butter
6 - 8 cloves garlic
1/4 cup mixed chopped herbs (chives, basil, parsley, or rosemary)
1/2 cup butter
2-4 tablespoons fresh sage (shredded)
1/2 cup butter
1 T chives (parsley, tarragon, chervil,)
1 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 cup butter
1 tablsepoon dried mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon horseradish cream
3 tablespoons chopped chives
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

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



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced scallions (white and green parts)
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

HOMEMADE HERB-INFUSED BUTTER



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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

3 tablespoons dried oregano
½ cup butter
3 cups water

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

HERBED BUTTER



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Use this compound butter when making our Corn on the Cob with Herbed Butter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1/2 pound

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted sweet butter, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh chopped herbs such as parsley, cilantro, and basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine butter and herbs in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the paddle attachment. Season with salt and pepper, and process until well combined.
  • Using a rubber spatula, turn butter out onto the center of a 12-inch square piece of parchment. Shape butter into an approximate 4-by-8-inch rectangle. Fold up parchment, and cover with plastic wrap. Transfer to refrigerator until ready to use.

PARSLEY AND CHIVE HERBED BUTTER



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I just can't wait for summertime when my herb garden is in its' full bloom. One thing I really enjoy using fresh herbs in is Herbed Butters. Herbed butters are an easy and simple way of adding the delicious flavors of fresh herbs to your snacks and meals. Use on sandwiches, fresh baked breads, toast and crackers; add to grilled meats, fish, and vegetables. Imagine how impressed your guests will be when you serve butter mixed with fresh herbs from your own garden at mealtime! Don't limit yourself to just this recipe! You can create your own Herbed Butter recipes just by choosing between your favorite well flavored herbs such as Chives, Garlic, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme. Enjoy!

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 5m

Yield 1 8 oz portion Herbed Butter

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
1 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
8 ounces butter, slightly softened
1 lemon, juice of
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Beat the herbs into the butter; add the lemon juice and seasoning and mix until smooth.
  • Chill well before serving.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to use or freeze in ice-cube trays for handy ready to use portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1641.7, Fat 184.1, SaturatedFat 116.5, Cholesterol 487.6, Sodium 1311.3, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 2.4

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality herbs for the best flavor.
  • Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
  • Soften the butter to room temperature before mixing it with the herbs. This will make it easier to combine the ingredients and create a smooth spread.
  • If you're using a food processor to mix the butter and herbs, be careful not to overmix. You don't want the butter to become grainy.
  • Taste the herbed butter before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Store the herbed butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • You can also freeze the herbed butter for up to 3 months. To freeze, wrap the herbed butter tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe bag.

Conclusion:

With a variety of herb combinations to choose from, herbed butter is a versatile and delicious way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. Whether you're using it as a spread for bread, a topping for grilled meats or fish, or a finishing touch for vegetables, herbed butter is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a way to elevate your culinary creations, reach for some fresh herbs and whip up a batch of herbed butter. Your taste buds will thank you!

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