Compound Butter — General recipe

Compound Butter

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 201 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Compound Butter recipe the whole family will love. Made with unsalted butter, herb leaves, shallot and freshly squeezed lemon. Easy st…

This Compound Butter relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as unsalted butter and herb leaves, minced. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 201 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
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