Herb-Lemon Zest Butter

A flavorful compound butter made with fresh mixed herbs, lemon zest, and softened butter. Perfect for melting over steaks, fish, or spreading on bread.

8 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mixed herbs, such as flat-leaf parlsey, chervil, tarragon, and chives, chopped
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put herbs on a work surface. Add butter and lemon zest. Finely chop together until well combined. Season with salt.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper, placing on edge closest to you. Fold paper over and roll into a cylinder, twisting the ends; wrap airtight in foil. Chill until solid.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    DO AHEAD: Butter will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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