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herb-lemon zest butter

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

I like to make flavored butters and keep them in the freezer. Then I can slice off what I need to add some flavor to steamed veggies or grilled meats and poultry at the last minute.

(1 rating)
yield 1 /2 cup
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For herb-lemon zest butter

  • 1/4 c
    mixed herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil, tarragon, chives), chopped
  • 4 oz
    unsalted butter (1/2 cup), softened
  • 1 tsp
    finely grated lemon zest

How To Make herb-lemon zest butter

  • 1
    Put herbs on a work surface. Add butter and lemon zest. Finely chop together until well combined. Season with salt.
  • 2
    Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper, placing on edge closest to you. Fold paper over and roll into a cylinder, twisting the ends; wrap airtight in foil. Chill until solid.
  • 3
    DO AHEAD: Butter will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

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