Chermoula Compound Butter

Name: Chermoula Compound Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/8 tsp ground cumin; 1/8 tsp ground coriander; pinch cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp salt

A vibrant herb-infused butter blending parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon, and warming spices into one silky compound. Melt over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or warm bread for an instant flavor upgrade with North African flair.

10 minEasyServes 8180 cal/serving

North AfricanSauceNo-CookVegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground coriander
pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Place 1/2 lb softened unsalted butter in a bowl. Using the back of a fork or a wooden spoon, mash until creamy.
2

Add 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tsp fresh lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
3

Stir in 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/8 tsp ground cumin, 1/8 tsp ground coriander, pinch cayenne pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
4

For log-style butter: place a piece of plastic wrap on your work surface and spoon the butter mixture onto it. Roll tightly into a log shape and refrigerate.
5

For immediate use: transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until firmer.
6

Serve at room temperature over grilled fish, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or grilled chicken.

Questions

Can I make Chermoula Compound Butter dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Chermoula Compound Butter keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. Dairy sauces separate when frozen; reheat gently with a splash of milk instead of freezing.

Can I halve or double Chermoula Compound Butter?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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