Prep Time:  15 mins
Cook Time:  10 mins
Total Time:  25 mins
Servings:  3
Greek Compound Butter with Parsley

Use this savory compound butter to bring the best out of whole chickens, fish, and even veggies. Add a spoonful to a sizzling steak or simply spread a bit of it on freshly baked bread. The possibilities are endless!

Check out our other compound butter recipes for more flavorful variety:

  1. Creole-Style Compound Butter
  2. Mango Ginger Compound Butter
  3. Vanilla Cane Syrup Compound Butter

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Greek or poultry seasoning blend
  • 2 cloves garlic paste
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp coarse salt
  • 1.5 sticks (12 Tbsp) softened, unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Items You'll Need

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the Greek or poultry seasoning blend, garlic paste, lemon zest, parsley, and olive oil, then allow it to rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
  2. While that rests, blend the softened butter and the salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine the olive oil mix to the butter, blending thoroughly until completely incorporated. While combining, add the fresh lemon juice and whisk until it’s well blended.
  4. Begin using the compound butter after blending, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks in a sealed container.
  5. For longer storage, up to 6 months in the freezer is another option. Transfer the compound butter to the center of a parchment paper sheet. Roll the sheet into a log about 2–3 inches around, tightly roll the ends of the parchment paper, then wrap the whole log with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  6. Let the rolled compound butter rest on a flat surface in your freezer for 24 hours.
  7. Take the butter log out of the freezer and cut into pieces that are about ¼ to ½ inches thick. Place the sliced butter in a sealed container and put it back in the freezer.
  8. When it’s time to use the compound butter, take out only as many pieces as you need and allow them to rest for 30 minutes on the counter before use.