This simple herb butter is easy and versatile. I used a combination of basic seasonings and fresh chopped chives and parsley. Fresh thyme, sage, and oregano are also good options. It’s easy to customize with other herb combinations, aromatics, and spices, and it’s a fabulous butter to serve with grilled steaks, seafood, and chicken. Or rub it over a roasted turkey for extra herbal flavor.
Recipe Variations
- Garlic: Make a paste with the salt and a small clove of garlic and add it to the butter.
- Lemon: Add a dash of lemon zest and a few drops of lemon juice for tasty citrus butter.
- Spicy: Incorporate a dash of cayenne, red pepper flakes, Calabrian pepper, or chili crisp for a nice pop of heat.
- Dill: Add finely chopped dill, a pinch of lemon zest, and a splash of lemon juice. This is especially good on fish and shellfish.
- Other Herbs: Try other herb combinations. Fresh thyme, rosemary, basil, and oregano are a few possibilities.
Basic Herb Butter
This simple herb butter is terrific on steaks or chops and keeps well in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Butters, Sauces
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- Dash kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine the butter, salt, pepper, chives, and parsley. Shape into a log and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
- Refrigerate until chilled and firm, then slices as needed.
- Grill steaks, corn on the cob, or fish until done as desired and serve with a thin slice of the herb butter.
- Makes about 4 tablespoons of herb butter.
