Description
Learn how to make a flavorful Herb Butter Spread that adds a delicious touch to your dishes. This compound butter is infused with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Herb Butter Spread:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter with parsley, thyme, rosemary, chives, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Shape and Chill: Transfer the mixture to a ramekin or shape into a log using plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Bring to room temperature before serving for easy spreading.
Notes
- Use on bread, vegetables, steak, or seafood.
- Try different herbs like dill, basil, or tarragon.
- Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
