Calories: 100kcal
Equipment
- Stand mixer
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 tsp of fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup of garlic chopped
- 1 cup of shallots chopped
Instructions
- Leave butter at room temperature for an hour for easy blending.
- Finely chop 2 shallots and 3 garlic cloves, or use a food processor for smoother texture.
- Melt 2 tbsp of softened butter in a saucepan, sauté shallots and garlic till translucent.
- Stir in 1 tsp of fresh thyme leaves, cook for a minute, then let it cool.
- Combine the remaining softened butter with the shallot, garlic, and thyme mixture.
- Shape the mixture into a log using parchment paper or plastic wrap.
- Wrap the log tightly and refrigerate for an hour to firm up.
- Slice and place on steak or use in various dishes for extra flavor.
Notes
- For an extra boost of flavor, try incorporating other herbs like rosemary or sage into the butter mixture.
- You can also experiment with different types of shallots, such as red or golden, to add a slight variation in taste.
- Make sure to use unsalted butter to have full control over the saltiness of the final product.
- If you're short on time, you can use pre-minced shallots and garlic from the grocery store.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger batches or to have extra butter on hand for future meals.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal
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