By: Chef Carlton Hull
April 28, 2023
Herb butter tastes like a luxury but is so easy to make and use that it could become an everyday staple. Made with just a few ingredients and taking only 15 minutes, this butter is a wonderful addition to any meal.
Simply melt, and drizzle it over seafood or cooked vegetables for an instant sauce. Or, place a slice on top of a sizzling steak and watch it melt, infusing the flavors of the herbs into the meat. You can also spread softened herb butter onto small toasts to use as a base for delicious crostini appetizers.
Herb butter, also known as compound butter, can be part of elegant party fare or it can be an easy way to perk up a weeknight dinner. It is an excellent way to preserve fresh herbs, especially those like rosemary that lose some of their texture or flavor when dried. Parsley, cilantro (coriander), chives, tarragon, and chervil are also good candidates for herb butter.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter
1 to 3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tender herbs of choice
3 drops liquid smoke
1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
Kosher salt, to taste, optional
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