Description
This creamy Rosemary Garlic Butter is a flavorful and easy-to-make compound butter perfect for enhancing the taste of bread, steak, vegetables, and more. Made with softened unsalted butter, fresh rosemary, minced garlic, and a touch of lemon juice, this homemade butter combines aromatic herbs and zesty freshness for a delightful addition to your meals. Ready in just 15 minutes and serves 12, it’s perfect for quick preparation and long-term storage by freezing.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon garlic (about 1 large garlic clove, minced)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, chopped fresh rosemary, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a fork to mix all the ingredients together until they are well incorporated, creating a uniform buttery mixture infused with the flavors of rosemary and garlic. At this stage, the butter is ready to use immediately.
- Freeze for Later Use: If you want to store the butter for future use, place the mixed butter onto parchment paper and roll it tightly into a log shape. Freeze overnight, then slice into disks as needed. You can thaw each disk before use or cook with them frozen depending on your recipe.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness of the final product.
- Fresh rosemary provides the best flavor, but dried rosemary can be substituted in a pinch (use about half the amount).
- This butter is excellent for spreading on bread, melting over grilled meats, or adding flavor to steamed vegetables.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to your taste preference for more or less pungency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
