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Lemon Herb Butter Recipe

Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Butter
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Butter, Olive Garden
Yield: 1 Pound

Ingredients

  • 2 Lemons
  • 1 pound Butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped Basil
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped Thyme
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped Parsley

Instructions

  • Remove zest for both lemons. Set aside.
  • Cut lemons in 1/2. Squeeze the juice from 3 of the halves into a bowl. Remove seeds, if any are in the bowl. Reserve remaining 1/2 lemon for serving salmon.
  • Place lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, basil, thyme and parley food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Remove from processor and make a mound on a large piece of plastic wrap.
  • Roll plastic wrap around butter, forming butter and shape into a long roll with your hands.
  • Twist the ends to seal.
  • Place in refrigerator and chill.
  • Note - Leftover butter will keep for up to a week in the refrigerator and several weeks in the freezer. You will find it is delicious on steaks, burgers, vegetables (especially asparagus) and many other dishes.