Spicy Garlic Herb Flavored Butter

Spicy Garlic Herb Flavored Butter

Author: 
1st Annual Plugrá Magnifique Recipe Contest
Prep Time: 
15 minutes
Yield: 
16 servings
Ingredients: 

2/3 cup pecans, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cups basil leaves, fresh
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup Plugrá® European-Style Butter, unsalted, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground, fresh

Directions: 

1. Toast pecans in a dry, small saute pan over medium heat until nuts start to brown; stirring often. Add garlic and lemon zest, cook until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the zest or the garlic. Remove from pan to cool.
2. Transfer cooled mixture to bowl of a food processor. Add basil and hot sauce, process until smooth.
3. Add Plugrá Butter, salt, and pepper. Process until well combined.
4. Use immediately or shape into a log using parchment or wax paper. Refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours), slice into thin rounds as needed or transfer to plastic wrap to store.