Description
This flavorful Lemon Herb Butter is perfect for adding a fresh, zesty touch to seafood, grilled meats, vegetables, or even bread. Bursting with lemon, garlic, and herbs, it’s an easy and versatile addition to your meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, and garlic.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the butter to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, shape into a log, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature on seafood, steaks, grilled vegetables, or bread.
Notes
- This butter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- The butter can also be frozen for longer storage; just slice off pieces as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: sauce
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg