WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS It’s handy to have a compound butter packed with herbs in your freezer to pull out at the last minute to top a grilled steak, roast fish, potatoes, and more. It instantly takes just about any dish to a higher level with bright herb flavor. We started with a stick of softened butter and mashed it with a mixture of minced fresh herbs, minced garlic, and salt and pepper. You can use it right away or shape it into a log, wrap it in plastic wrap, and store it in your freezer for up to two months.
Makes: about 1 cup
Total time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage or 1½ teaspoons dried
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or ¾ teaspoon dried
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine all ingredients in bowl.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let sit to blend flavors, about 10 minutes, or roll into log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate or freeze.
