French-inspired
Garlic Herb Compound Butter
Softened butter mixed with garlic, parsley, chives, lemon, and salt makes a quick flavor booster for bread, vegetables, potatoes, steak, or chicken.
Compound butter is a small prep step that makes everyday food feel more finished.
Garlic, herbs, lemon zest, and salt turn softened butter into a fast sauce for hot bread, vegetables, potatoes, steak, or chicken.
Use softened butter, not melted butter.
It mixes cleanly and rolls into a log that can be sliced straight from the refrigerator.
The butter can be made ahead and frozen, which makes it useful for quick dinners.
A small slice melts into pan juices or over roasted vegetables without any extra work.
For another recipe in this seed collection, try Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs with Crispy Potatoes or Garlic Parmesan Green Beans.
Directions
- Mash softened butter with garlic, parsley, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon zest.
- Spoon onto parchment and shape into a compact log.
- Roll tightly and twist the ends.
- Chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
- Slice and use over hot bread, vegetables, potatoes, steak, or chicken.
Nutrition
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving: 70 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, 8 g fat.
Variations
Recipe Variations
- Add smoked paprika for grilled corn.
- Use dill instead of chives for fish.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter so the seasoning is easy to control.
- Freeze wrapped butter for up to 2 months.
- Let frozen butter soften slightly before slicing.
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