Description
A simple and flavorful compound butter recipe with fresh herbs and spices, perfect for topping meats and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl. Use a spatula to combine.
- To serve as a dipping sauce, melt the butter in a dish.
- To make compound butter, spread out a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface, and transfer the butter to the middle. Shape the butter into a log and wrap it up into a tight roll. Secure each end by twisting.
- Store in the refrigerator until it firms up. Slice off coins of butter to top your meats and veggies.
Notes
- This compound butter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 81mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg