Herb butter

Tips: Make homemade herb butter

Herb butter is a great way to add more flavour to your meals. And with these tips, you can easily make the aromatic butter in the comfort of your own home.

Choose quality butter

The key to a delicious herb butter is using high-quality unsalted butter. This choice ensures a creamy consistency that blends seamlessly with herbs. Let the butter soften at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This allows you to mix in the herbs and lemon evenly, and it will make the herb butter more spreadable. Be sure to mix gently to keep the butter light and fluffy. Avoid over-mixing to prevent the butter from becoming oily.

Prepare the herbs

After cleaning the herbs, chop them finely and evenly to ensure that the flavours are distributed evenly throughout the butter. Let the herbs rest briefly after chopping to activate their oils, which will result in a more distinct aroma and taste.

Storing herb butter

To keep homemade herb butter fresh, wrap it tightly in waxed or parchment paper and refrigerate for up to two months. If you want to store it for longer storage, freeze the wrapped butter in a freezer bag for up to six months. Thaw frozen herb butter in the refrigerator for 24 hours before use to maintain its quality and flavour.

Make homemade herb butter

Making homemade herb butter is an easy process that marries simplicity with deliciousness. All you need is quality butter, some lemon, and a selection of fresh herbs. When you are short on time, have surprise guests, or simply want to add a bit more taste to your meals, our herb butter recipe comes in handy.

Fresh burst of flavour with herbs and lemon

When fresh herbs shake hands with the bright lemon, this butter ascends to new heights. The zesty punch of lemon perfectly offsets the butter’s creamy qualities, while rosemary, parsley, and mint introduce a refreshing flavour. This herb-laden, lemony butter becomes a versatile addition to a wide array of meals, whether on chilly winter evenings or during balmy summer nights.

What to serve with herb butter?

We all love a little extra butter, so why not use it to make your favourite dishes even more delicious?

Pairing bread with butter is a combination as old as time. Spread it on a crusty baguette or crostini for a tasty appetiser. Add it to grilled steak, lamb chops, or roast chicken to infuse them with herbaceous notes. Seafood, including baked salmon, scallops, or shrimp, pairs well with a dab of herb butter. You can also enjoy it alongside new potatoes or Hasselback potatoes, letting the buttery herb goodness seep into every crevice. For vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and courgette, sautéing in herb butter adds compelling complexity.

There are plenty of different ways to incorporate herb butter into your meals, so it is all about finding the right one for you.

Experiment with garlic and herbs

Garlic gives the butter a rich flavour and a subtle kick. Mince or grate garlic finely to spread its robust flavour evenly without overpowering the herbs. You can adjust the amount of garlic to your liking.

You can also explore different herb combinations. For instance, mix basil into the butter for a slightly peppery flavour with hints of anise and clove. While chives offer delicate and subtle onion-like flavours, dill brings a bright, tangy taste. Both of these work wonders in herb butter served with seafood.