Herbed Butter

Herbed Butter

Soft butter whipped with fresh herbs and garlic for a bright, savory finishing touch.

Total 40 min Makes 16 oz Calories 203/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

This compound butter blends softened butter with minced garlic, lemon zest, and a mix of fresh herbs into a spreadable, fragrant topping. Spoon it over steak, grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or warm bread for an easy flavor boost. It keeps well in the fridge or freezer, so it's worth making ahead for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Let the butter sit at room temperature until fully softened, about 30 minutes.

  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

  3. Mash and stir with a rubber spatula or fork until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the butter.

  4. Transfer the butter to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap and shape into a log, twisting the ends to seal.

  5. Chill the butter log in the refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour, before slicing and serving.

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    Herbed Butter

    This compound butter blends softened butter with minced garlic, lemon zest, and a mix of fresh herbs into a spreadable, fragrant topping. Spoon it over steak, grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or warm bread for an easy flavor boost. It keeps well in the fridge or freezer, so it's worth making ahead for busy weeknights.

    40 min 16 oz 203 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
    • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Method

    1. 1

      Let the butter sit at room temperature until fully softened, about 30 minutes.

    2. 2

      In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

    3. 3

      Mash and stir with a rubber spatula or fork until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the butter.

    4. 4

      Transfer the butter to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap and shape into a log, twisting the ends to seal.

    5. 5

      Chill the butter log in the refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour, before slicing and serving.