Ina Garten Herb Butter Recipe
Ina Garten’s Herb Butter is a compound butter made by mixing softened butter with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and seasonings. It can be used as a spread, a finishing touch for steaks, or a way to infuse flavor into roasted or sautéed dishes. The combination of herbs and butter creates a rich, aromatic blend that melts beautifully into warm foods.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: French / American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Soften the butter – Leave the butter at room temperature until it becomes soft and easy to mix.
- Chop the herbs finely – Finely mince parsley, chives, and thyme for even distribution.
- Mix the ingredients – In a bowl, combine softened butter, herbs, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth – Use a fork or hand mixer to mix everything together until fully combined.
- Shape the butter – Transfer the mixture onto parchment paper and roll it into a log.
- Refrigerate until firm – Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before using.
- Slice and serve – Cut into rounds and use as needed for meats, vegetables, or bread.