Description
A simple and flavorful basil butter recipe perfect for enhancing dishes like grilled meats, vegetables, or bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine softened butter, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
- Roll into a log shape and twist the ends to seal.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: basil butter, herb butter, garlic basil butter, homemade butter