Turkey Free Maître d' Butter
Classic compound butter like this is one of those kitchen staples that instantly elevates whatever it touches — a pat melting over a sizzling steak or a fillet of fish is pure magic. This version keeps things beautifully simple: creamy unsalted butter, bright lemon zest and juice, fresh flat-leaf parsley, and just enough salt and pepper to make every element sing. The whole thing comes together in minutes, then rolls into a tidy log that chills in the fridge until you're ready to slice and serve. Because it's built entirely from whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no guesswork about what's actually in it — no mystery additives, no processed fillers. It works just as beautifully on roasted vegetables or grilled fish as it does on a thick-cut steak, making it one of the most versatile things you can keep stashed in your refrigerator. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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