Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Basil Butter 3.0 (32) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 cup Try this sweet-and-peppery butter on broiled or grilled white fish, on grilled steak or chicken, on corn on the cob or boiled potatoes, or with boiled green beans or peas. Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature ½ cup finely chopped fresh basil Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions In a small bowl, combine butter and fresh basil; season generously with coarse salt and ground pepper. Stir until combined. Transfer to an 11-by-10-inch piece of parchment or waxed paper. Roll into a cylinder, about 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter; twist ends to seal. Refrigerate until very firm, about 2 hours. To serve, unwrap and slice crosswise. Rate it Print