Vintage Merlot Butter

Name: Vintage Merlot Butter
Ingredients: 1/2 pound plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped tarragon; 1 1/2 teaspoon vintage merlot sea s.a.l.t.*

s.a.l.t. sisters|June 12, 2013 4:24 pm EST

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This is a great herbed butter, created to have a delicious depth of flavor. Add a pad to grilled steak, salmon, or a baked potato and let the flavors melt in.

Servings

16

Ingredients

1/2 pound plus 1 tablespoon butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large shallot, minced
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 1/2 teaspoon chopped tarragon
1 1/2 teaspoon vintage merlot sea s.a.l.t.*

Directions

In a small non-stick pan melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the shallot and garlic. Sauté until softened, stir in the rest of the ingredients, and cook until the herbs are slightly wilted. Put on a plate and let cool. In the meantime, mash the softened butter in a bowl and lay out a sheet of parchment paper. When the herb mixture has cooled, mix it into the butter gently. Once the herbs are mixed throughout, scoop the fragrant butter onto parchment paper. Carefully roll it in the parchment paper forming a log. Chill until ready to use, preferably overnight.