Parsley Garlic Butter

By á-30

A spoonful of this classic compound butter, known as maître d'hôtel butter, makes an instant sauce for anything from grilled steak

Ingredients

• 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Purée all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.