Lupin Free Maître d' Butter
This classic compound butter is pure elegance in the simplest form — bright with lemon zest, fragrant with fresh parsley, and rich enough to transform a plain piece of grilled fish or steak into something restaurant-worthy. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from legume-based additives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers that sometimes sneak into pre-made flavored butters. The technique is genuinely easy: beat, mix, roll, and chill. Once it's firm and sliceable, you have a make-ahead finishing touch that keeps in the fridge and impresses every single time. That moment when a cold round hits a hot surface and melts into a glossy, herb-flecked pool is honestly one of the most satisfying things in home cooking. Keep a log on hand and dinner feels effortless, whether you're topping roasted vegetables or finishing a pan-seared fillet.
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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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