Herb Butter

Elevate your dishes with the rich, aromatic flavors of homemade Herb Butter! This quick and easy recipe combines creamy unsalted butter with a medley of fresh herbs—parsley, chives, dill, and thyme—brightened with zesty lemon and a hint of garlic. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile compound butter is a game-changer for everything from enhancing steaks or grilled vegetables to slathering on warm bread. The perfect balance of savory and citrus makes it a must-have condiment to level up your culinary creations. Store it in the fridge or freezer for a simple, gourmet touch anytime!

Nutriscore Rating: 27/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Take the butter out from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes until softened but not melted.

Step 2

Finely chop the parsley, chives, dill, and thyme leaves to release their aromatic oils.

Step 3

Using a microplane or fine grater, zest one lemon to collect about 1 teaspoon of zest.

Step 4

Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped herbs, lemon zest, and minced garlic.

Step 6

Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting if necessary.

Step 7

Using a fork or a spatula, thoroughly mix the ingredients until fully combined and the butter is uniformly flecked with herbs.

Step 8

Transfer the herb butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap.

Step 9

Shape the butter into a log by tightly rolling the paper or wrap around it. Twist the ends to seal it securely.

Step 10

Refrigerate the herb butter for at least 1 hour to firm up before slicing or using.

Step 11

Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	133 grams (133.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	836

Total Fat 97.00g	124%
Saturated Fat 56.50g	283%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 250mg	83%
Sodium 1203mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 2.60g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.00g	4%
Total Sugars 0.20g
Protein 1.50g	3%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 55mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 132mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 98.2%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 1.2%