Garlic-Herb Butter

This herb butter is gloriously speckled with green herbs and garlic with a pinch of sea salt. Spread it on a nice crusty bread, finish a juicy steak with it or slather it on fresh-cooked corn on the cob. This recipe is a bit different from others due to the addition of scallions. It's also very versatile, and other herbs may be added or substituted. Simple and delicious--it can't get any better than that.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup salted butter, softened
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1  tablespoon scallions, chopped or 1  tablespoon chives
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Place softened butter in a small mixing bowl.
2. Mince garlic and add to butter.
3. Finely chop herbs and add to butter as well as salt and pepper.
4. With the back of a spoon, mash herbs into softened butter and stir thoroughly to combine.
5. If you wish to serve it soft, do not refrigerate. Otherwise, it may be refrigerated until ready to use.