Lemon Dill Butter with Fresh Herbs
Bright, herbaceous compound butter blending softened butter with fresh dill, lemon juice, zest, and kosher salt. Ready in minutes, this versatile condiment melts over fish, vegetables, or warm bread for instant flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 pinch kosher sea salt
- 1 whole fresh lemon, juice and zest
Instructions
- 1
Combine softened butter, chopped fresh dill, kosher salt, and lemon juice and zest in a bowl
- 2
Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter
Tips
Roll finished butter in plastic wrap and chill until firm for easier portioning
Freeze in ice cube trays for single-serving portions
Good to Know
Refrigerate in airtight container up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months
Make up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate, or freeze for longer storage
Place a spoonful on warm fish, grilled vegetables, or fresh bread; or slice discs to top steaks
Common Mistakes
Use room-temperature butter to avoid lumps when mixing
Add zest after juice to prevent bitterness from over-expressed oils