Description
Succulent Garlic and Herb Delight brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with irresistible charm. Herb-infused ingredients meld perfectly, promising a delightful culinary experience you cannot resist exploring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whip softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Finely mince fresh garlic and fold into the butter, ensuring even distribution.
- Chop parsley and basil leaves, gently incorporating them into the butter mixture.
- Sprinkle salt, cracked black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, stirring to create a uniform blend.
- Preheat broiler to high temperature, around 500°F.
- Select preferred bread slices and generously spread the herbed butter across their surface.
- Position bread on a baking sheet, then slide under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until edges turn crisp and golden brown.
- Remove from broiler, allowing bread to cool slightly before serving to preserve the herb-infused butter’s delicate flavors.
Notes
- Herb Selection Matters: Choose fresh, vibrant herbs for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic impact.
- Butter Temperature Is Key: Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, easy blending without lumps.
- Customize Spice Level: Adjust red pepper flakes to personal heat preference, from mild to fiery kick.
- Versatile Spread Option: Use this herbed butter as a delicious topping for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or stirred into pasta for instant flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg