Lemon Garlic Herb Butter
A bright spreadable butter mixed with garlic, parsley, lemon, Dijon, and smoked paprika.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Parchment paper
- Fine grater
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter softened, one stick
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Cooking
- Soften. Bring the butter to cool room temperature until it gives under a fingertip.
- Chop. Mince the garlic and parsley, then zest and juice the lemon.
- Blend. Stir everything into the butter with a fork until evenly mixed.
- Season. Taste and adjust with more lemon, salt, or pepper flakes.
- Shape. Roll into a log in parchment or pack into a small dish and refrigerate.
Notes
Substitutions: Use chives, thyme, or tarragon for part of the parsley, and skip the added salt when using salted butter.
Tips: Keep the butter soft but not melted, and mince the garlic very finely.
Storage: Refrigerate up to four days or freeze up to three months.
Nutrition is calculated per tablespoon.