Artificial Food Coloring Free Maître d' Butter
Compound butter sounds fancy, but this classic French-style preparation is genuinely one of the simplest things you can make in a home kitchen. Fresh flat-leaf parsley, bright lemon zest, a squeeze of juice, and a pinch of sea salt get folded into softened unsalted butter — that's it, and every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is. For anyone avoiding synthetic dyes, store-bought flavored butters and finishing sauces can be a minefield of unnecessary additives, so making your own is a clean, confident alternative. Once it's rolled into a log and chilled, you have an elegant finishing touch ready to go whenever dinner calls for it. A single slice melting over a hot grilled steak or a piece of roasted fish is genuinely restaurant-worthy. It keeps in the fridge and can be sliced to order, making it as practical as it is impressive.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!