Garlic Sage Butter
Elevate your cooking with the rich, herbaceous flavors of Garlic Sage Butter, a quick and versatile recipe perfect for adding gourmet flair to any meal. Made with creamy unsalted butter, aromatic fresh sage, sautéed garlic, and a bright hint of lemon zest, this compound butter is a breeze to prepare in just 10 minutes. The ingredients meld together beautifully after a brief chill, creating a luxurious finishing touch for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, and more. With easy storage options and endless culinary applications, this savory butter is a must-have for home cooks seeking to enhance their dishes with a burst of flavorful elegance. Perfect for meal prep or special occasions, Garlic Sage Butter brings effortless sophistication to everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) fresh sage leaves
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
1. Remove the unsalted butter from the refrigerator and allow it to soften to room temperature. This ensures it will be easy to mix.
2. In a small pan over medium heat, lightly sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Do not let it brown. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. In a bowl, combine the softened butter, sautéed garlic, finely chopped sage leaves, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
4. Using a fork or spatula, mix everything together until evenly combined.
5. Transfer the garlic sage butter mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log by rolling and twisting the ends securely.
6. Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm up.
7. Once firm, slice the butter into discs as needed and use it to enhance meats, vegetables, bread, or any dish requiring a boost of flavor. Store wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.2 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.5 g | 562% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 498 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
