Herb butter basic recipe
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ½ | pounds | Unsalted butter |
| 5 | tablespoons | Chopped fresh herbs -OR- |
| 5 | teaspoons | Dried herbs |
| 1 | teaspoon | Lemon juice |
| Salt & white pepper | ||
Directions
Chop the herbs very fine or pulverize the seeds. Cream the butter and blend in the herbs and seasonings. Shape as desired and chill or freeze up to 6 months.
Some of the suggested combinations: 1. Dill, mustard seed, parsley, and a touch of lemon rind or a few mustard seeds for fish and potatoes.
2. Sage, parsley, and chives for chicken, veal, rice, & pasta.
3. Basil and garlic for lamb, chicken, or fish.
4. Cilantro, cumin, parsley, and dried red or fresh jalapeno pepper for a taste of the Southwest on rice, chicken, pork,