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Basil Lemon Butter

This Basil Lemon Butter is delicious on a dinner roll and a very versatile kitchen ingredient for recipes like herb butter turkey!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Passive Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 ounces
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: International
Keyword Easy Recipe, Gluten Free, Herbs & Spices, Low Sodium/No Sodium

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves tips & tricks
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened tips & tricks
  • 1/2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste tips & tricks
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 tsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped tips & tricks
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Directions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the basil and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a stainless steel bowl
  • Add butter, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, parsley and garlic salt. Using a hand mixer, process until very well combined.
  • Spoon the butter into a silicon mold or use an ice cube tray. Level the butter and tap the the mold (or tray) on the counter to compact the butter mixture.
  • Transfer to the freezer until the butter gets hard, about 2 hours.
  • When hard, remove from the mold, wrap them individually in cling film and store the cubes into a re-sealable freezer bag. Transfer them back to the freezer until needed.