Basil, Thyme Compound Butter

Submitted by chefmick

"a great addition to fish or chicken dishes"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 lb

ingredients

• 1 lb unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 1⁄2 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 sheet wax paper

directions

1. Place oil, basil, thyme in food processor and give a few quick pulses to blend well without completely pureeing the herbs.
2. Cut butter into small chunks.
3. Place butter in bowl and add basil, thyme and sour cream.
4. Using a fork mix herbs and sour cream into butter.
5. Spread butter onto wax paper in a thick line.
6. Fold wax paper over butter and roll into a tube.
7. chill for at least two hours before serving.