Simple Basil Butter 9 Recipes

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BASIL BUTTER



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Try this sweet-and-peppery butter on broiled or grilled white fish, on grilled steak or chicken, on corn on the cob or boiled potatoes, or with boiled green beans or peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine butter and fresh basil; season generously with coarse salt and ground pepper. Stir until combined.
  • Transfer to an 11-by-10-inch piece of parchment or waxed paper. Roll into a cylinder, about 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter; twist ends to seal. Refrigerate until very firm, about 2 hours. To serve, unwrap and slice crosswise.

BASIL BUTTER



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I make this tasty butter during the growing season and often freeze for later use. When veggies are sauteed in the herb-butter, the basil tastes as fresh as if it just came out of the garden. -Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Place basil in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add remaining ingredients; process until blended., Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap; shape into a log. Refrigerate up to one week or wrap securely and freeze for longer storage. Unwrap and slice to use with seafood, poultry, vegetables, pasta and bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BASIL BUTTER



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Delicious basil flavored butter recipe. I love this tossed into hot pasta or on grilled veggies and corn on the cob.

Provided by Janis Dee

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Compound Butter Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cloves garlic
15 leaves fresh basil
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup butter

Steps:

  • Place garlic, basil, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the garlic is in small bits. Add the butter, and process just to mix together. Spoon into container, and refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 43.7 mg

BASIL-BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
8 leaves fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan, and add shallots. Cook briefly, and add basil and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons.
  • Add cream, and bring to a rapid boil. Cook this until reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove the sauce from the heat, and immediately add the remaining 4 tablepoons of butter, salt and pepper, stirring rapidly with a wire whisk.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 184, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 119 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

HERBED BASIL BUTTER



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Add a wonderful basil flavor to your corn on the cob with this delicious butter spread. It is so easy and will taste great. -Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Hot cooked corn on the cob

Steps:

  • Place basil in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add butter, lemon juice, seasoned pepper and garlic salt; process until blended. Serve with corn.

Nutrition Facts :

BASIL-BUTTER STEAKS WITH ROASTED POTATOES



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A few ingredients and 30 minutes are all you'll need for this incredibly satisfying meal. A simple basil butter gives these steaks a very special taste. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (15 ounces) frozen Parmesan and roasted garlic red potato wedges
4 beef tenderloin steaks (1-1/4 inches thick and 6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bake potato wedges according to package directions., Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown steaks in 2 tablespoons butter. Add tomatoes to skillet. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until meat reaches desired doneness, 15-20 minutes (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., In a small bowl, combine basil and remaining butter. Spoon over steaks and serve with potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

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