Best Ridiculously Easy Herb Compound Butter Recipes

EASY COMPOUND BUTTER (OR HERBED BUTTER)

Easy Compound Butter (or Herbed Butter) image

Use fresh or dried herbs to transform plain butter into a savory, mouthwatering sensation. Wonderful on meats, veggies, breads and more. Perfect for all THM style meals.

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 stick butter, softened (1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 to 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced, or to taste
2 teaspoon fresh chives, snipped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped fine
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped fine
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or bottled)
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, finely chopped

Steps:

In a bowl, beat or stir garlic, herbs, and salt together until well mixed.
Form into a log by placing butter mixture on a sheet of waxed or parchment paper, then rolling and shaping into a log shape.
Alternatively, use butter molds or even silicone candy molds.
Or place into an airtight container.
Store in the refrigerator or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 teaspoon

HERBED COMPOUND BUTTER

Herbed Compound Butter image

A compound butter - a stick of butter seasoned with herbs, lemon and garlic or shallots - is one of the most versatile things to keep on hand. You can store it in the freezer, then slice it whenever you want to add herby richness to a dish. Use it on steak, fish, chicken or even mashed or roasted sweet potatoes. And feel free to vary the herbs to suit your taste. For a kick, a pinch or two of chile powder or a drizzle of hot sauce would do the trick. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories sauces and gravies

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced shallots or 1 garlic clove, grated on a Microplane or minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
1 tablespoon minced parsley or chives
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste

Steps:

In a bowl, mash together butter, shallots or garlic, herbs, lemon juice, pepper and salt.
Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, form into a log and wrap well. Chill for at least 3 hours before using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 104, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 41 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RIDICULOUSLY EASY HERB COMPOUND BUTTER

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Bread and butter, like tomatoes and pasta, are such a perfect pairing that we take them for granted. Not anymore! An herb compound butter will wake up your taste buds and renew your appreciation for this duo. Besides, plussed-up butter is the easiest way to elevate a special dinner, especially in summer when the gardens and markets are bursting with fresh herbs. Chives, rosemary, oregano and garlic star in this recipe but really you could go in any direction you wish-lemon zest is a wonderful addition to compound butter.

Provided by By Paula Jones

Categories Condiment

Time 3h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix all ingredients.
Spoon mixture onto piece of cooking parchment paper. Roll to create log shape. Twist ends of paper to seal.
Refrigerate log until firm, about 3 hours. Slice into "coins" to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving