Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Butter (American South)

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Butter for steak or salmon is an elegant compound butter and beautiful way to present your glorious dish with amazing buttery savoury flavour. Fresh basil, rich sundried tomato, aromatic garlic and sweet cream butter combine to deliver the most gorgeous flavour worthy of your grilled steak or roasted salmon. Insanely easy to make, this recipe is perfect for beginners.

½ cup butter, softened
2 Tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl. Place on a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll into a 1½-2” log. Wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. Cut into ¼” thick slices to serve.

Perfect Pairings: Toss with your favourite hot pasta and add a handful of grated Parmesan for a quick dinner or side dish. Baste your favourite kabobs with the butter as they grill. Smear on baguette slices or focaccia. Add some oomph to rice or other grains.

Makes 16 servings.