I am a big fan of flavored butters. Slap some butter in a bowl and add in your favorite flavors and it can bring a dish to life. My favorite way to use a flavored butter is on a steak but they work well on chicken, fish, breads and vegetables to name a few.
Here is a list of some different variations of flavored butters:
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves peeled garlic, minced fine
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- Salt to taste
Horseradish Butter
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons of bottled horseradish, drained
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives (optional)
Italian Herbs Butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
Smoky Tomato Butter
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Blue Cheese Butter
- ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz.)
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh chives, optional
Enjoy!
