Fresh garlic butter is a great topping for steaks, hamburgers, grilled (broiled) fish or chicken and is a handy shortcut to Garlic Bread. It can also be used to enrich soups, stews and sauces, and in sandwiches, makes a welcome and tasty change from plain butter.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-6 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
Salt and pepper
Method:
1. Cream the butter until light and fluffy.
2. Blanch the garlic in boiling water for 1 minute, drain and peel.
3. Crush the garlic to a fine paste with a pinch of salt and gradually mix in the softened butter.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, wrap in foil and chill until needed.
Variations:
Parsley Garlic Butter: add 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
Herb and Garlic Butter: add 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mixed herbs.
Mustard Garlic Butter: add 1 tablespoon of mild French mustard.
Horseradish Garlic Bitter: add 1 tablespoon of grated fresh horseradish.
Chili Garlic Butter: add chili powder to taste, and 2 teaspoons of tomato puree (paste).
Tomato Garlic Butter: add 1 tablespoon of tomato puree (paste).
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