Recipe
prep time:
15 minutes, plus optional 1 hour to refrigerate
Herbed Compound Butter
This flavorful compound butter is made with minced shallots and a variety of flavorful herbs. Serve it with steak, chicken or even spread on top of grilled bruschetta for a quick and delicious hors d'oeuvre. It melts beautifully to delicioiusly season every bite.
Make Ahead
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tbsp finely chopped shallot
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped chives
- 2 tsp chopped tarragon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Cut the butter into 1/2" cubes and place in a bowl. Using a fork, mash the butter until soft and smooth, then stir in the remaining ingredients. You can use this soft textured compound butter immediately OR:
Spoon the butter onto a piece of wax or parchment paper and roll into a tight log. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. To serve, slice rounds of butter and place onto warm meat or vegetables.
Spoon the butter onto a piece of wax or parchment paper and roll into a tight log. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. To serve, slice rounds of butter and place onto warm meat or vegetables.
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Recipe: by Melissa Stewart
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