MSG Free Maître d' Butter
This classic compound butter is the kind of finishing touch that turns a simple weeknight steak or piece of grilled fish into something that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Bright lemon zest, fresh flat-leaf parsley, a squeeze of juice, and a whisper of black pepper get folded into softened unsalted butter until every bite is herby, citrusy, and rich all at once. The beauty of making it yourself is knowing exactly what went into it — no flavor enhancers, no additives, just real ingredients you can actually pronounce. Store-bought flavored butters and steakhouse sauces are notorious for sneaking in hidden seasonings, so this homemade version gives you full control without sacrificing any of the indulgence. Once you roll it into a log and let it firm up in the fridge, you have a ready-to-slice secret weapon that keeps for days. A single round melting over hot grilled vegetables or a seared fillet is genuinely one of the most satisfying things you can put on a plate.
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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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