Basil Caper Butter Recipes

BASIL BUTTER

I make this tasty butter during the growing season and often freeze for later use. When veggies are sauteed in the herb-butter, the basil tastes as fresh as if it just came out of the garden. -Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Basil Butter image

Steps:

Place basil in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add remaining ingredients; process until blended., Transfer to a sheet of plastic wrap; shape into a log. Refrigerate up to one week or wrap securely and freeze for longer storage. Unwrap and slice to use with seafood, poultry, vegetables, pasta and bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

SIMPLE BASIL BUTTER

This butter is wonderful on corn on the cob and French bread. I make this all summer long, while my basil is growing in the garden.

Provided by MOMMUMMA

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Compound Butter Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Simple Basil Butter image

Steps:

Place basil leaves and garlic in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Add lemon juice, salt, and sugar; pulse to combine. Place butter into basil mixture and process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 372.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Ingredients

¼ cup basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white sugar
½ cup butter, softened

BASIL BUTTER

Try this sweet-and-peppery butter on broiled or grilled white fish, on grilled steak or chicken, on corn on the cob or boiled potatoes, or with boiled green beans or peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

Basil Butter image

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine butter and fresh basil; season generously with coarse salt and ground pepper. Stir until combined.
Transfer to an 11-by-10-inch piece of parchment or waxed paper. Roll into a cylinder, about 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter; twist ends to seal. Refrigerate until very firm, about 2 hours. To serve, unwrap and slice crosswise.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

BASIL BUTTER

Delicious basil flavored butter recipe. I love this tossed into hot pasta or on grilled veggies and corn on the cob.

Provided by Janis Dee

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Compound Butter Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 4

Basil Butter image

Steps:

Place garlic, basil, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the garlic is in small bits. Add the butter, and process just to mix together. Spoon into container, and refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 43.7 mg

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic
15 leaves fresh basil
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup butter