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How to make Herb Butter: 5 Compound Butter Recipes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Amy
US Customary - Metric

Ingredients

Herb Butter Base

Garlic Herb Butter

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons chives finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Garlic Rosemary Butter

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary finely chopped

Lemon Thyme Butter

  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Cilantro Lime Butter

  • zest of 1 lime
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Old Bay Lemon Butter

  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

  • Let butter come to room temperature. Use a stiff spatula to mix in your choice of add-ins until throughly combined. Salt to taste.
  • Store herb butter in a jar with a lid or in wax paper in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
How to make Herb Butter: 5 Compound Butter Recipes
Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
Calories 108 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 76mg3%
Potassium 9mg0%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 403IU8%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Salted butter can be used as a base. Taste the butter before adding additional salt.
  • Make sure to let the butter come to room temperature to make mixing easier.
  • Store in fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.