Garlic & Herb Compound Butter
This Garlic and Herb Compound Butter is the most delicious combination of fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and creamy butter. This garlic herb butter is a wonderful staple and delicious topping to have on hand to elevate any meal, whether it be grilled steaks, fish or shrimp, veggies, or pasta. Make a double batch of steak compound butter and keep it in your freezer for a quick, flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup softened salted butter
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chives finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- To make the compound butter, in a bowl combine the softened butter, lemon zest, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper and stir together until it’s well combined. Place the butter in a large piece of plastic wrap, roll it into a log and twist the ends so that its contained. Transfer the butter log to the fridge to firm up (approximately 2 hours) or place it in the freezer for 20 minutes for a speedier method.