Herb Butter with Shallots
Nutritional Information
Makes 1 3/4 cupsAmount Per TEASPOON:
| Calories | 23 |
| Protein | g |
| Total fat | 2g |
| Carbs | g |
| Cholesterol | 7mg |
| Sodium | 21mg |
| Fiber | g |
| Sugars | g |
Makes 1 3/4 cups
If you think buttered corn on the cob is a little taste of heaven, just wait till you spread those steamed, grilled or roasted ears with flavored butter. Also try it as a bread spread, a pasta sauce or a garnish for vegetables and potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 2 Tbs.)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped (about 2 tsp.)
- 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. chervil or tarragon, chopped
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Chill 1/2 hour, or until firm enough to shape into a log.
- Place butter mixture on sheet of plastic wrap. Shape into log, and roll up in plastic. Twist ends to seal. Chill until firm. Will keep in refrigerator up to 2 weeks, or in freezer for 6 months.
