Low Sugar Maître d' Butter
This classic compound butter is the kind of finishing touch that makes a simple weeknight dinner feel like something from a proper steakhouse. Bright lemon zest, fresh parsley, a squeeze of juice, and a crack of black pepper fold into creamy unsalted butter to create something far greater than the sum of its parts. Because the recipe relies entirely on whole, real ingredients, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no sweeteners, no syrups, no additives that sneak into store-bought flavored butters. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have elegant, ready-to-slice rounds on hand whenever inspiration strikes. A single pat melting over a hot grilled steak or a fillet of fish is genuinely one of the most satisfying things you can do in a kitchen. It also works beautifully over roasted vegetables, turning a humble side dish into something guests will ask about. Make a batch, keep it in the fridge or freezer, and you'll reach for it constantly.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and evenly creamy, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the herbs and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the butter with no streaks remaining.
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