Epicurean Herb Butter

Elevate your culinary creations with this Epicurean Herb Butter—a luxurious blend of creamy unsalted butter infused with a vibrant medley of fresh herbs like parsley, chives, thyme, and rosemary. Highlighted by zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and perfectly balanced seasoning, this versatile recipe is as elegant as it is effortless. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, the herb butter is rolled into a convenient log for easy slicing and can be refrigerated or frozen for later use. Perfect for spreading on warm bread, melting over grilled meats, or enhancing roasted vegetables, this homemade flavored butter adds gourmet flair to any meal. A must-have addition to your culinary repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, leaves stripped and minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and let it soften at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. It should be soft but not melted.

Step 2

While waiting for the butter to soften, finely chop the parsley, chives, thyme, and rosemary. Mince the garlic, and zest the lemon using a microplane or fine grater.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter and mix it slightly with a spatula to ensure it's smooth.

Step 4

Add the parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, minced garlic, lemon zest, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.

Step 5

Using a spatula or hand mixer, thoroughly combine the butter and herbs until everything is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap onto a clean counter. Scoop the herb butter onto the center of the paper, then shape it into a log by rolling the parchment or wrap tightly. Twist the ends to seal.

Step 7

Refrigerate the log of herb butter for at least 1 hour to firm up, or freeze it for longer storage, up to 3 months.

Step 8

When ready to use, slice off rounds of the herb butter as needed. Serve on bread, grilled meats, baked potatoes, or your dish of choice to add a burst of flavorful richness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	259.9 grams (259.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1720

Total Fat 192.10g	246%
Saturated Fat 121.50g	608%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 517mg	172%
Sodium 629mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 4.70g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.40g	5%
Total Sugars 0.40g
Protein 2.90g	6%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 176mg	4%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 98.3%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 1.1%