Basil and Shallot Butter

Votes: 1

Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

Transform ordinary butter into a delicious and flavorful spread by mixing in chopped fresh basil, shallots, and a squeeze of lemon juice. The finished flavorful butter can be wrapped in paper, rolled into a cylinder, and stored in the refrigerator. It makes a wonderful garnish for any dish, whether it's a grilled steak, fish, grilled vegetables, or simply a sandwich.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

110 g unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1.5 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper

Ingredient Substitution Suggestions

We recommend

Recipes with similar ingredients: butter, lemon juice, black pepper, shallots, basil

Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

In a medium bowl, combine the butter, basil, shallot, and lemon juice with a rubber spatula; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Serve the butter at room temperature, or transfer it to a piece of plastic wrap, waxed paper, or parchment and roll it up, twisting the ends to form a tight log. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Categories:

recipe / Dishes for future use / Summer dishes / Sauces / Spreads / Oil mixtures / Food Network - recipes