BASIL LEMON BUTTER

Name: BASIL LEMON BUTTER
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 OZ.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups loosely packed basil leaves; 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick); 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (or more to taste); 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

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"This butter is not only delicious on a dinner roll but a very versatile ingredient in cooking – definitely a “must have” in your kitchen! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYoCe0YAgu4"

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Ready In:: 5mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 6 OZ.

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups loosely packed basil leaves
¹⁄₂ cup butter, softened (1 stick)
¹⁄₂ tablespoon lemon juice (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon parsley, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic salt

directions

In a food processor, chop basil. Add the remaining ingredients. Drop by tablespoons onto a baking sheet; transfer to the freezer. Remove from baking sheet and store in freezer bags. If prefer, drop onto plastic wrap and shape into a log; wrap tightly and freeze.
Use to flavor chicken, fish or vegetables. This butter is limited only by your imagination.
Note: Add chives for another dimension of flavor. Use dill instead of basil for lemon-dill butter. Try tarragon. Use cilantro and substitute lime juice for lemon juice.

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