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Compound Butter Recipes

Delicious Compound Butter Recipes to Transform Your Meals

Discover delicious compound butter recipes to elevate your meals with rich flavors and creamy textures, perfect for any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Sauces
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
For Fresh Flavors
  • 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives, thyme, parsley) finely chopped
  • 0.5 whole citrus zest (lemon, orange, lime)
  • 1 tablespoon citrus juice adjust as desired
  • 1 clove garlic (minced raw or roasted) optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine the Base: In a mixing bowl, place 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt. Blend until creamy and smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add Fresh Flavors: Stir in 3 tablespoons of fresh herbs and the zest from half a lemon until evenly distributed.
  3. Zest and Juice: Add 1 tablespoon of citrus juice and minced garlic. Mix until all ingredients are blended, around 1-2 minutes.
  4. Shape the Butter: Transfer the mixture to parchment paper, shaping it into a log. Roll tightly and secure the ends.
  5. Chill Until Firm: Refrigerate for about 1 hour until solid.
  6. Store and Serve: Slice the butter into rounds for serving. Store wrapped tightly in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 100kcalFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgVitamin A: 300IU

Notes

Choose quality unsalted butter for best results; experiment with fresh herbs to create unique flavors.

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