Lemon Basil Compound Butter
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
Directions
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.
