Lemon Basil Compound Butter

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Basil, fresh
  • 1 Lemon, Zest of whole
  • 1 tbsp Shallot

• Dairy

  • 8 tbsp 1 stick butter

Found on foodyschmoodyblog.com

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter (8T), salted - room temperature
• 1 T grated shallot (or finely diced)
• Zest of 1 whole lemon
• 1.5 T chopped basil, fresh

Directions

• Place room temperature/softened butter (not melted) in a bowl with all other ingredients. Using a fork, spatula or pastry blender, mix ingredients into butter.
• Scoop butter mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap. Roll to create a cylinder shape out of the butter. Be sure to twist up the ends. Refrigerate until firm.
• Use within 2 weeks.