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Herb-Lemon Zest Butter

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
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Herb-Lemon Zest ButterDiane Fields

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1/4 cup mixed herbs, such as flat-leaf parlsey, chervil, tarragon, and chives, chopped
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put herbs on a work surface. Add butter and lemon zest. Finely chop together until well combined. Season with salt.

    Step 2

    Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper, placing on edge closest to you. Fold paper over and roll into a cylinder, twisting the ends; wrap airtight in foil. Chill until solid.

    Step 3

    DO AHEAD: Butter will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

TagsCondimentGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookBon Appétit

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