Louisiana Compound Butter
Infuse your dishes with the bold, zesty flavors of the South with this Louisiana Compound Butter! This quick and easy recipe combines creamy unsalted butter with a medley of classic Cajun spices like paprika, cayenne pepper, and dried herbs, complemented by the brightness of lemon zest and fresh parsley. A touch of optional hot sauce adds even more heat for spice lovers. Perfectly versatile, this compound butter elevates seafood, grilled steaks, and even warm cornbread with every slice. Ready in just 10 minutes and simple to store, this savory addition brings the vibrant essence of Louisiana cuisine straight to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the room-temperature unsalted butter.
Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, lemon zest, hot sauce (if using), chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything thoroughly with a spatula or spoon until all the ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Place the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, and shape it into a log. Roll the parchment paper or plastic wrap tightly around the butter, twisting the ends to seal.
Refrigerate the compound butter for at least 1 hour, or until firm. You can also freeze it for longer storage.
To use, slice the butter into rounds and place them on hot seafood, grilled steaks, or freshly baked cornbread. Enjoy the bold Louisiana flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.0 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.6 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 1281 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 260 mg | 6% | |
*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.
