LEMON DIJON CHIVE COMPOUND BUTTER

What is compound butter?

Compound butter is a fancy name for butter mixed with herbs and other flavorings. It’s used to add extra flavor to dishes like steak, pasta, and vegetables.

Below we have a quick recipe for a lemon dijon chive butter.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

• 1 Tablespoon minced chives

• 2 Tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

• 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

• ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

• Freshly ground pepper

1. Place softened butter in a medium bowl. Mash butter with a fork to flatten it out a bit.
2. Add chives, parsley, Dijon, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
3. Stir until well combined.
4. Place butter mixture on a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape the butter into a log and tightly wrap in parchment or plastic, twisting the ends.
5. Refrigerate until solid.
6. Serve on grilled meats, steamed veggies, or pasta.

Makes ½ cup butter.

Butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.