Description
A flavorful Garlic Rosemary Butter recipe perfect for enhancing the taste of warm bread, grilled steaks, or roasted vegetables with fresh herbs and garlic.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for added brightness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Mince the garlic cloves finely and chop the rosemary leaves finely to ensure an even distribution of flavors in the butter.
- Make the Butter: In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and lemon juice if you choose to use it. Mix thoroughly using a spatula or hand mixer until all ingredients are well incorporated into a smooth, flavorful butter mixture.
- Season: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to the garlic rosemary butter to taste, adjusting seasoning as desired for the best flavor balance.
- Serve or Store: Use the prepared garlic rosemary butter immediately as a delicious spread on warm bread, a flavorful topping for grilled steaks, or mix it into roasted vegetables to elevate their taste.
- Storage Instructions: Transfer the butter to a small container and refrigerate for up to one week. For longer storage, form it into a log shape wrapped in parchment paper and freeze for up to three months.
Notes
- Using unsalted butter allows you to control the salt level more precisely.
- Lemon juice is optional but adds a nice brightness to the butter’s flavor.
- Fresh rosemary is preferred for the best flavor, but dried rosemary can be used as a substitute.
- This butter freezes well and can be prepped ahead to have on hand for quick flavor boosts.
- Perfect accompaniment for bread, steaks, vegetables, and more.
