Butter Garlic & Herb Paste: Bold, Savory, and Built for Basting

A Flavor-Packed Butter Paste That Goes on Everything

This Butter Garlic & Herb Paste is rich, aromatic, and loaded with fresh flavor. Blended with rosemary, sage, parsley, garlic, Dijon, and smoked paprika, this paste is built to melt beautifully over meats, spread onto bread, or baste roasted veggies.

Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or just finishing a dish with flavor, this paste delivers depth, heat, and herbaceous richness in every spoonful.

Ingredients

• 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 10 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine the Ingredients

1. Add butter, garlic, Dijon, soy sauce, paprika, cumin, sage, parsley, rosemary, shallot, salt, and black pepper to a food processor or blender.

Step 2: Blend and Scrape

1. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
2. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. Blend again until everything is fully incorporated into a creamy paste.

Step 3: Store and Use

1. Transfer to a container, ramekin, or wrap in parchment paper for storing.
2. Refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
3. Use to baste meat, slather over bread, melt onto veggies, or stir into mashed potatoes.

Pro Tips and Serving Suggestions

• Use room-temperature butter to ensure smooth blending.
• Want more heat? Add a pinch of crushed red pepper or chipotle powder.
• Perfect for turkey, steak, seafood, or grilled corn.
• For extra citrus brightness, stir in the zest of 1 lemon just before serving.

About the Creator

Chef Boyd Brown III crafts flavor-forward recipes that elevate everyday ingredients with technique and creativity. Known for his mastery of bold seasoning and elegant execution, this butter paste is just one of many reasons to keep his page bookmarked.

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