Refreshing Lemon Basil Butter Recipe: There's So Many Ways to Use This 3-Ingredient Basil Lemon Compound Butter Recipe by 30Seconds Food

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2 years ago

Refreshing Lemon Basil Butter Recipe: There's So Many Ways to Use This 3-Ingredient Basil Lemon Compound Butter Recipe

Seafood. Baked potatoes. Pasta. Bread. Crackers. Vegetables. Stirred into mashed potatoes or polenta. This easy lemon basil butter recipe adds brightness, creaminess and flavor to whatever dish it's melted on. How will you use it?  

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Here's how to make it:

  1. Put the butter, basil and lemon juice in a food processor or blender. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Pulse until basil is chopped and mixture is fully combined. 
  3. Spoon the mixture into an airtight container or roll into a log and wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate until firm. 

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Cassiday
This is such a yummy idea. 😋
bepositive
Mmm, I want to put this on pasta and rice and all kinds of meats!
Elisa Schmitz
Oooh, on a potato sounds delicious. Great idea!

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