Description
This Garlic Rosemary Butter recipe creates a flavorful compound butter combining softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, fresh rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. It is easy to prepare with no cooking required, perfect for enhancing the taste of bread, steaks, chicken, or roasted vegetables. The butter is shaped into a log and chilled to firm up, making it easy to slice and serve.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the softened butter, minced garlic, finely chopped rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork or hand mixer to blend everything thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated.
- Shape the Butter: Transfer the mixed butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Form it into a log shape and roll tightly, ensuring an even cylindrical form for easy slicing later on.
- Chill: Place the log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the butter to firm up. This chilling solidifies the butter and intensifies the flavors.
- Serve: When ready to use, slice the chilled butter log into rounds. It can be spread on warm bread or melted over steaks, chicken, or roasted vegetables to add a burst of herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- This garlic rosemary butter is versatile and ideal for spreading on fresh, warm bread.
- It melts beautifully over steaks, chicken, or roasted vegetables, adding rich flavor.
- Store the butter in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze the butter log for up to 3 months.
