Sesame Free Maître d' Butter
Classic compound butter like this is one of those kitchen staples that makes everything taste more special, and this version is as clean and bright as it gets. Bright parsley, fresh lemon zest, and a squeeze of juice lift the richness of the butter into something genuinely elegant — the kind of finishing touch that makes a weeknight steak feel like a restaurant plate. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, store-bought flavored butters and condiments can be surprisingly tricky, with hidden oils or shared production lines adding unnecessary stress. This recipe sidesteps all of that with a short, completely transparent ingredient list you can feel confident about. You mix everything together, roll it into a tidy log, and let the fridge do the rest — no special equipment, no complicated technique. Once it's chilled and sliced into those gorgeous rounds, a single pat melting over hot grilled fish or roasted vegetables is genuinely hard to beat. Keep a log in the freezer and you're always one slice away from making dinner feel like a real occasion.
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!