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lemon basil compound butter
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5 from 1 vote

Lemon Basil Compound Butter

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Author: Christine

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter 8T, salted - room temperature
  • 1 T grated shallot or finely diced
  • Zest of 1 whole lemon
  • 1.5 T chopped basil fresh

Instructions

  • Place room temperature/softened butter (not melted) in a bowl with all other ingredients. Using a fork, spatula or pastry blender, mix ingredients into butter.
  • Scoop butter mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Roll to create a cylinder shape out of the butter. Be sure to twist up the ends. Refrigerate until firm.
  • Use within 2 weeks.