Garlic and Herb Butter
Date Added: May 12, 2010 American Sauces

Description
This is a versatile compound butter that can be used to infuse flavor to a cream sauce, infuse flavor to a sauteed piece of fish, or finish a steak. The possibilities are endless.
Ingredients
- ½ Cup(s) Chives, rough chop
- 1 Cup(s) Watercress, rough chop
- ½ Cup(s) Basil, rough chop
- ¾ Cup(s) Flat Leaf Parsley, rough chop
- 1 Table Spoon(s) Garlic, minced
- 3 Table Spoon(s) Shallots, minced
- ½ Tea Spoon(s) Kosher Salt
- ¼ Tea Spoon(s) Black Pepper
- 2 Cup(s) Butter, unsalted
- 3 Table Spoon(s) White Wine
- 2 Table Spoon(s) Pernod (Anise Liquor)
Directions
- Place all herbs in food processor and pulse until all are very finely chopped
- Add garlic, shallots, salt and pepper, pulse for a minute
- Add the butter, wine and Pernod, blend until smooth








