A velvety, zesty butter blend with garlic, lemon, and herbs that transforms any dish into something special.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
→ Fresh
02 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Pantry
06 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
# Directions:
01 - In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter until just foamy.
02 - Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
03 - Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
04 - Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly to meld flavors.
05 - Remove from heat and stir in parsley, chives, and thyme until evenly distributed.
06 - Serve immediately as a warm sauce over steak, seafood, vegetables, or use as a dipping sauce for bread.
