Lemon Parsley Butter Recipes

PARSLEY-LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Using your fingers or a small fork, evenly blend the zest and parsley into the butter. If you are going to use the butter in a few days, pack it into a ramekin, cover the top with plastic wrap and then cover it again with foil. Refrigerate until ready to use. If you are going to freeze the butter for future use, roll it into a small log, snuggly wrap it with plastic wrap and then wrap it again with foil. Place the log in a freezer storage bag before placing it in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator prior to using. Use it on steamed vegetables, mashed or roasted potatoes, rice, fish or chicken. Victoria's Notes: Let your senses be your guide when it comes to making these butters. Add more or less of the herbs and citrus to suit your palate. It's fun to experiment with other flavor combinations with or without the citrus zest. Try tucking cilantro with lime zest butter under the skin of chicken breasts before you roast them, use French tarragon with orange zest butter for topping halibut, place a pat of thyme and lemon butter on steamed carrots, serve a chive studded butter with baked potatoes, or garnish a grilled steak with a tiny bit of butter flavored with very finely chopped rosemary and coarsely grated black pepper.

LEMON, PARSLEY, GARLIC COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• Allow butter to soften at room temperature.
• Mince garlic and then press into a paste. You can use a garlic press for this or use the back of your knife and carefully smash down garlic with a little salt.
• When soft add all ingredients to a bowl and mix (by hand or food processor) to incorporate.
• Lay out a piece of parchment paper and form a log. Tightly roll and twist to seal. There may be some excess lemon juice that won't incorporate. Don't worry about it, but put the butter log on a plate so it doesn't leak on your refrigerator.
• Refrigerate for ~ 2 hours or freeze for 20 minutes if slicing.
• Good for a couple weeks in the refrigerator or 4 months in the freezer. Happy buttery goodness! Beckie

BUTTERY LEMON PARSLEY NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. (If using angel hair, stop just short of the al dente stage.) Drain and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the olive oil. Add the parsley, garlic and lemon zest and stir. Throw in the drained pasta and cook, tossing and coating it in the mixture, so that a few of the pieces get a little bit of a pan-fried texture to them, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and some salt and pepper and toss again.

GRILLED BUTTERFLIED TROUT WITH LEMON-PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Brush trout on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, skin-side down, until slightly charred and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully turn each fish over and continue cooking until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from the grill and top each with 2 tablespoons Lemon-Parsley Butter. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges and serve.
• Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.

CARROTS IN LEMON-PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set carrots aside., In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice and salt. Return carrots to the pan and heat through.

PARSLEY GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Purée all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

EASY LEMON AND PARSLEY SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt Butter in a small saucepan. mix the flour with a small amount of milk once its a smooth paste add the remaining milk stir well and add i to the saucepan stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
• Remove from heat then add the lemon juice, parsley and seasoning and serve.

BABY POTATOES WITH PARSLEY AND LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, 4 tablespoons parsley, lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook until potatoes are heated through and beginning to brown, tossing often, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley and serve.

FILET MIGNON WITH LEMON-PARSLEY BUTTER

Steps:

• For the Butter:.
• In a small bowl, combine the butter ingredients. Using the back of a fork, mash and stir until evenly distributed.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Allow the filets mignons to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.
• Lightly brush or spray both sides with oil.
• Season evenly with the salt and pepper.
• Grill over Direct High heat until cooked to your desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare, turning once.
• Transfer each filet to a warm serving plate and place a tablespoon of the butter on top to melt.
• Serve warm, after allowing to rest at least 5 minutes.

SIMPLE LEMON PARSLEY POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Combine butter, lemon juice and parsley; pour over the potatoes and stir gently to coat.

LEMON & PARSLEY BUTTER BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and cook for 10-15 mins until soft. Add the garlic for the final min, then stir in the beans to heat through. Add the lemon zest and juice. Stir in the parsley to serve.