Description
This Dill Butter recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make spread that combines creamy unsalted butter with fresh dill, lemon zest, and a touch of kosher salt. Perfect for enhancing grilled vegetables, seafood, bread, or steak, this versatile compound butter adds a bright, herbaceous burst of flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 tbsp Unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick)
- 2 tsp Chopped dill, packed
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the butter mixture: Beat the softened unsalted butter together with chopped dill, kosher salt, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice until all ingredients are well incorporated and smooth. Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or mix thoroughly by hand in a medium bowl with a spoon.
- Form and chill the butter log: Scoop the mixed butter onto a piece of parchment paper, then roll it tightly into a log shape. Wrap the parchment paper securely around the butter log and refrigerate until firm. Once chilled, slice the butter into rounds when ready to serve or use.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor, avoiding bottled lemon juice.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- This dill butter pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, steamed vegetables, or freshly baked bread.
- Can be stored wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: dill butter, herb butter, compound butter, lemon butter, easy butter spread, flavored butter
