Lemon Compound Butter
Brighten up your dishes with this quick and zesty Lemon Compound Butter recipe, a flavor-packed blend of softened unsalted butter, fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and vibrant parsley. Enhanced with a hint of salt and freshly ground pepper, this versatile homemade butter is ready in just 10 minutes and effortlessly elevates everything from grilled vegetables and seafood to freshly baked bread. Simply mix, shape into a log, and chill for a convenient, flavorful addition to your kitchen staples. Perfect for make-ahead meal prep, this lemon-infused butter can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for up to three months, ensuring a burst of citrusy goodness anytime you need it!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Place the softened unsalted butter in a medium mixing bowl.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, finely chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Using a fork or a hand mixer, thoroughly combine the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Shape the mixture into a log, wrapping it tightly to maintain its form.
Refrigerate the wrapped butter log for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Once chilled, slice the butter log into rounds or keep it as a whole log for storage.
Store the lemon compound butter in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze it for longer storage (up to 3 months).
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.8 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 247 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
