Basil Butter
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 ounces butter, room temperature
Basil Butter
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on May 23, 2018.
Recipe compliments of Chef Salvo Coppola, instructor at Kapiolani Community College.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- In a small bowl, mix all ingredients together, using a spatula or wooden spoon, and make in to a paste.
- Put butter into a piece of plastic wrap and roll to make a log.
- Refrigerate to solidify.
- Slice and serve on top of protein or store in freezer.
Makes 1/4 cup.
Tip: Basil has delicate leaves, so chop them slowly and carefully or else they will turn black in color.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per Tablespoon:
80 calories, 9 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 25 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 0 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 0 g protein
