Description
A rich and aromatic rosemary garlic butter made with fresh herbs, garlic, and a touch of lemon, perfect for enhancing breads, meats, vegetables, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (6–8 g) fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (8–10 g) fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop the rosemary and mince the garlic.
- Place softened butter in a small mixing bowl.
- Add rosemary, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Use a fork to mash and mix until fully combined and evenly distributed.
- Serve immediately or shape into a log using parchment paper.
- Roll tightly, twisting the ends to secure.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour to firm up or freeze 6–8 hours until solid.
- Slice into rounds as needed and serve.
Notes
- Use roasted garlic for a milder flavor.
- Substitute dried rosemary (2 teaspoons) if fresh is unavailable.
- Store refrigerated up to 7 days.
- Freeze tightly wrapped up to 6 months.
- Avoid microwaving to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 137 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
