Directions:
- Blanch the basil in boiling salted water just until wilted, about 10 seconds, then drain and transfer to ice water. Drain again and squeeze dry. Chop roughly. Puree the basil, basil oil, ascorbic acid, and salt in a food processor. If the mixture is too dry to puree, add just enough water to ease the process. Add the butter, in tablespoon-size pieces, and puree until smooth and well blended. Taste and add more salt if desired. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the chives by hand. Refrigerate until firm enough to shape into a log.
- Put an 18-inch sheet of aluminum foil on your work surface. Spoon the butter down the center of the sheet into a log about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Enclose in foil and twist the ends to make a sealed log, like a Tootsie Roll. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 6 months.
- Slather this emerald green butter on planked salmon, steak, or scallops. Put a spoonful in a shrimp or asparagus risotto, float a slice on corn soup, or spread on toasted pain au levain (sourdough bread) and top with prosciutto. Having these butters in the freezer is a real time-saver; all you need is chicken breasts or some good steaks to make a great meal in minutes. Just unwrap and slice as much butter as you need, then rewrap and refreeze for the next time.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 453.85 Kcal (1900 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 460.35 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 51.15g | 79% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 121.88mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 6.75mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 52.47mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 0.47g | 0% | |
| Sugars | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.27g | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.96g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 35.9mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 587.37 Kcal (2459 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 595.78 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 66.2g | 79% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 157.73mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 8.74mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 67.9mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbs | 0.6g | 0% | |
| Sugars | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.35g | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.24g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.7mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 46.4mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.
Try this similar recipes
-
Caramelized Onion Sourdough Biscuits from KAF
Unsalted butter, Onion, sliced thin, Brown sugar and 6 more.. -
Mustard Chive Sauce
Dry mustard, Distilled white vinegar, Sugar, Salt and 2 more.. -
Garden Herb Bread
Water, White bread flour, Dry milk, Sugar, Salt, Butter and 5 more.. -
Cream of Sun-Dried Tomato Soup
Olive oil, Onion, chopped, Celery ribs, chopped and 12 more.. -
Buttered New Potatoes
Yukon gold potatoes , baby potatoes, Coarse salt and 4 more.. -
Pork With Apple Stuffing
Pork chops, Apples, unpeeled cored and chopped and 11 more.. -
Harvest Stew
Cake flour, Sugar, Baking powder and 20 more.. -
Luxury Scrambled Eggs
Scallion, thinly sliced and 8 more.. -
Sliced Baked Potatoes
Baking potatoes, Salt, Melted butter and 3 more.. -
Springtime Quiche
All-purpose flour, Salt, Butter, cut into dice and 10 more.. -
Brie Pancake
Eggs, Milk, All-purpose flour and 5 more.. -
Brie, Fresh Herb, Tomato Omelet for 2
Eggs, beaten and 11 more.. -
Cheesy Sausage Cakes on Roasted Field Mushrooms
Even-sized field mushrooms, Olive oil and 12 more..
Also Try
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
New Potatoes With Chive Butter
White or yukon gold potatoes , scrubbed but not peeled (s... and 9 more..
Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
