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Sliced herb compound butter
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Herb Compound Butter

Add a slice of this herb compound butter to just about anything! It'll add the perfect herby, buttery touch to steak, chicken, vegetables, and more. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
Prep Time15 minutes
Refrigerate2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Compound Butter, Herb Compound Butter
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) room temperature
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs (like parsley, chives, thyme, rosemary, dill, and tarragon)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions

  • Mix together. In a small bowl, add the butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, and salt.
    Stirring up herb compound butter in a glass bowl
  • Roll into a log. Scoop the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, form it into a log (about 4 inches long), and twist the ends. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm.
    A log of herb compound butter
  • Slice and serve. Slice pats of compound butter and add to your favorite recipes.
    Slices of herb compound butter on a table

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg