Citrus Herb Butter
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
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.
Course:
Sauces
Cuisine:
French, American
Keyword:
Sauces, condiment, Butter, Steak topping
Servings: 16 Makes 1 cup
Calories: 103 kcal
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.
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
Citrus Herb Butter
Amount Per Serving (1 Tablespoon)
Calories 103
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 38mg2%
Potassium 6mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 395IU8%
Vitamin C 2.1mg3%
Calcium 4mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.