Orange-Parsley Compound Butter

Name: Orange-Parsley Compound Butter
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature; 1/4 cup minced fresh Italian Parsley:parsley; 2 teaspoons finely grated Orange:orange zest; 2 teaspoons Peppercorns:freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt:kosher salt

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8 to 10 servings Easy

(0) Total: 5 mins, plus chilling time Active: 5 mins

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Ingredients (5)

8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1/4 cup minced fresh Italian parsley
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Nutritional Information

Calories104
Fat11.55g
Saturated fat7.3g
Trans fat0.47g
Carbs0.62g
Fiber0.26g
Sugar0.03g
Protein0.24g
Cholesterol30.53mg
Sodium39.88mg
Nutritional Analysis per serving (8 servings) Powered by

Compound butter is butter packed with flavorings. This one has a balance of pepper, parsley, and orange that is delicious atop anything from halibut to a grilled ear of corn.

Game plan: This butter will last up to 1 month in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.

by Aida Mollenkamp

Instructions

1Place butter in a mixing bowl and use a rubber spatula to soften until it is very spreadable. Add remaining ingredients, and mix until thoroughly combined.
2Place compound butter on a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape into a log, and twist the ends to seal. Place butter in the refrigerator to harden, at least 30 minutes.

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