My Favorite Herbed Butter
Elevate your cooking game with "My Favorite Herbed Butter," a quick and flavorful recipe that brings a burst of freshness to any dish. This versatile compound butter combines creamy unsalted butter with the garden-fresh flavors of parsley, chives, and thyme, enhanced by a zesty hint of lemon, a touch of minced garlic, and a balanced seasoning of salt and pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for spreading on warm bread, melting over grilled steaks or vegetables, or stirring into pasta for an instant upgrade. Easy to shape and store, this herbed butter can be refrigerated or frozen, making it a convenient and delicious way to add gourmet flair to everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Start by softening the unsalted butter. If it's not at room temperature, leave it out for 30 minutes or microwave it in short increments (5-10 seconds) until it becomes soft but not melted.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and chives. Strip the thyme leaves from the stems and chop them if necessary.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Use a fork or spatula to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until they are well incorporated and evenly distributed throughout the butter.
Transfer the herbed butter onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Shape it into a log by rolling and twisting the ends of the wrap, or simply store it in an airtight container if you prefer a softer spread.
Refrigerate the butter for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. For longer storage, freeze the butter and use as needed.
Serve the herbed butter as a topping for grilled meats, a spread for bread, or a stir-in for steamed vegetables or pasta. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.3 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.3 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2381 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*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.
