10 minutes
A rich and flavorful butter infused with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of spice.
Unsalted Butter, softened
tablespoons
Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped
cups
Chervil, chopped
cups
Chives, chopped
cups
Garlic Clove, finely chopped
each
Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
teaspoons
teaspoons
Black Pepper, freshly ground
teaspoons
teaspoons
1. Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with the chopped parsley, chervil, and chives. Add the finely chopped garlic clove, freshly squeezed lemon juice, a pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a hint of cayenne pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the herbs are well distributed.
2. Taste and Adjust Seasoning
Taste the herb butter and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if necessary.
3. Store for Later Use
If not using immediately, place the herb butter on a piece of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Roll it into a log and chill in the refrigerator until it hardens. For longer storage, slice the chilled butter into coins and store in the freezer.
Opt for fresh, vibrant herbs for a robust flavor. Soft herbs like parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, and dill work well in herb butter.
Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easy mixing and even distribution of herbs.
Finely chop herbs for even flavor distribution and to avoid leafy bites.
Use stronger herbs like rosemary or thyme sparingly and milder herbs like parsley more liberally to balance flavors.
Tailor the herb butter to your palate by tasting and adjusting the seasonings.
Comments (0)