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Citrus Herb Butter

Name: Citrus Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: ½ pound unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 tablespoon lime zest; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, tarragon); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon salt

This citrus herb butter is a quick and easy compound butter. You can make it by hand with very soft butter, or use your processor to whip it up in seconds. A simple slice on a steak or a piece of fish is the easiest sauce to prepare.

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Citrus Herb Butter

Nutrition Info Print Recipe

Prep Time: 15 m
Total Time: 15 m
Servings:
16
Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

½ pound unsalted butter room temperature
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon lime zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs parsley, cilantro, tarragon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Cut the butter into chunks and place it into a food processor bowl.
Add the zests, herbs and juice and process until smooth.
Taste and season.
Transfer the butter to a piece of plastic wrap and shape it roughly into a log. Roll the butter in the plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Enjoy,

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