German Cuisine
Herbed Butter with Parsley and Lemon
An aromatic culinary compound butter that serves as an indispensable everyday kitchen enhancer. Rich butter mixes with the clean taste of fresh parsley, creating a vibrant herbal profile, while fresh lemon zest and juice cut through the richness to lift up steaks, fish, or boiled potatoes.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 10 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- German Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Leave the butter in a mixing bowl at room temperature for 1-2…
Leave the butter in a mixing bowl at room temperature for 1-2 hours until it becomes soft, pliable, and creamy.
- 02
Rinse the fresh parsley and dry it thoroughly with paper towels
Rinse the fresh parsley and dry it thoroughly with paper towels. Finely mince the leaves, discarding any tough stalks.
- 03
Grate the yellow zest from half a lemon using a fine grater,…
Grate the yellow zest from half a lemon using a fine grater, avoiding the bitter white pith. Squeeze out one teaspoon of fresh juice.
- 04
Add the minced parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, an…
Add the minced parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to the softened butter. Mash vigorously with a fork until smooth.
- 05
Transfer the herbed butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or…
Transfer the herbed butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap, rolling it carefully into a tight log shape.
- 06
Twist the ends of the paper firmly to seal the log and refrig…
Twist the ends of the paper firmly to seal the log and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until completely firm and sliceable.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Always use high-quality butter and let it soften at room temperature naturally. Avoid using a microwave, which can split the fats and ruin the creamy emulsion.
How to serve
Slice a neat coin of the chilled compound butter and place it directly on top of a hot, freshly seared chicken breast, steak, or baked potato right before serving.
How to store
Keep wrapped in parchment in the fridge for up to 7 days, or slice and freeze for up to 3 months to preserve the vibrant herbal flavor.
Note
Known in Germany as 'Kräuterbutter', this quick component is a legendary secret weapon for effortless weekday cooking.
