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Herb Lemon Butter





Yields
Makes 1 cup, enough for 16 steaks

Time: 20 minutes, plus 30 minutes to chill. Compound butter (butter blended with flavorings) is a great and simple way to add taste and texture to a dish.

 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  Finely shredded zest of 1 lemon
 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
1

Whirl ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Step 2
2

Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface. Using a rubber spatula, scrape butter lengthwise onto plastic. Lift top edge of plastic up and over butter to meet bottom edge of plastic. Roll butter toward you, evening it out into a log about 4 in. long. Twist ends of plastic to seal. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.

Step 3
3

Remove plastic and slice off 1/4-in. portions (1 tbsp.) to serve over steaks.

Step 4
4

Make ahead: Up to 1 week chilled, or up to 1 month frozen, wrapped in several layers of plastic.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 54Calories from Fat 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.8g9%

Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 16mg6%
Sodium 1.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.