Basil-Shallot Butter

Name: Basil-Shallot Butter
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Make a versatile flavored butter by adding shallot, fresh basil and a bit of lemon juice.

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Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 8

Level: Easy

Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min

Yield: 8

Ingredients

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1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Stir together the butter, basil, shallot and lemon juice in a medium bowl using a rubber spatula; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Serve at room temperature or transfer the butter to a piece of plastic wrap, wax paper or parchment and roll it up, twisting the ends to make a tight log. Refrigerate for 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.