Homemade Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

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Homemade garlic herb butter is used for vegetables, meats, and breads.

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Homemade Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

Homemade Garlic Herb Butter is the best rich and flavorful topping for steak or prime rib! Keep the compound butter in the refrigerator or freezer to always have on hand for spreading on bread, veggies, pasta, chicken, or shrimp.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: sauce, Seasoning

Cuisine: American

Servings: tablespoons

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

½ cup butter room temperature*
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1 tsp. rosemary fresh, finely chopped
1 tsp. thyme fresh, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. parsley fresh, finely chopped

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl cream the butter with a spoon or fork until smooth. Add garlic and herbs. Stir until just mixed. Serve immediately or shape into a log.
½ cup butter, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp. rosemary, 1 tsp. thyme, 2 Tbsp. parsley
Shape into a Log: Tear off a 12-inch long piece of wax paper and place garlic butter towards the end of it. Shape it into what resembles a 6-8-inch long log. Pull the wax paper over the garlic butter and begin to roll it, reinforcing the log shape as you go. Once completely rolled up, twist the ends until tight.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving or up to overnight. Serve with steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or as a spread on bread. Enjoy!

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Notes

If vegan or dairy-free, you can also use Earth Balance’s “butter” sticks in place of the butter.
If on a Paleo or Whole30 diet, feel free to substitute ghee butter in place of the regular butter to fit your dietary needs.
Use a good quality butter for best results. Depending on your taste preference, you can use salted or unsalted butter.

Prep-Ahead Instructions:

Let the butter rest at room temperature, mince the garlic, and chop the herbs.

Storage Directions:

Seal in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Since the herbs are fresh, the flavor will lose a bit of its potency the longer it is stored. To freeze, keep it tightly wrapped in wax paper and then place in a ziplock bag or plastic, freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.

Recipe Tips

Choose quality. Picking a butter with amazing flavor will really pay off in the end result.
Be patient. Let the butter come to room temperature first so it is easier to mix.
Make extra. Because this freezes well, it is a great make-ahead recipe.
Mix it up. Try a variety of flavor options each time to keep things interesting!

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