TARRAGON BUTTER

Tarragon Butter image

I use this instead of a sauce for roast beef and steaks. It can be made ahead of time, so prep can be cut at dinner time. It will last for several days in the refrigerator.

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Compound Butter Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced shallots
salt to taste

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter with an electric mixer. Mix in lemon juice, tarragon, black pepper, and shallot. Season to taste with salt. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g