Lemon Basil Compound Butter

written by The Recipe Exchange | April 18, 2024

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.