Caffeine Free Maître d' Butter
This classic French compound butter is the kind of finishing touch that makes a home-cooked meal feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. Bright lemon zest, fresh flat-leaf parsley, and a crack of black pepper get folded into silky unsalted butter, creating something that's far more than the sum of its parts. When a round hits a hot grilled steak or a piece of roasted fish, it melts into a glossy, herb-flecked sauce in seconds — no extra pan, no reduction, no fuss. For anyone keeping caffeine out of their diet, this is a completely worry-free indulgence; every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of stimulants. The log shape means you can make it ahead, stash it in the fridge, and slice off exactly what you need whenever dinner calls for a little elegance. It works just as beautifully over roasted vegetables as it does on a seared piece of protein, so it earns its place in your weekly rotation fast.
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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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