Parmesan-Basil Butter
- Yield:Makes 5 ounces (140g)
- Active time:5 minutes
- Total time:5 minutes
[Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt]
A compound butter flavored with Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, and lemon. Use it on grilled meat, vegetables, or seafood.
Why It Works
A simple compound butter to use on grilled meats, vegetables, and seafood.- Combining herbs and aromatics with butter creates the world's simplest sauce for grilled seafood, meat, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter (4 ounces; 115g), softened
- 1/4 cup (about 10g) packed fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 ounce (20g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) juice plus 2 teaspoons (10ml) zest from 1 lemon
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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1.
Combine butter, basil, Parmesan, lemon juice and zest, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor (see note above) and pulse until garlic and herbs are chopped and lemon juice is incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper and pulse to combine. Wrap butter tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for several months.