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

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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.

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Questions

Is Chermoula Compound Butter spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Chermoula Compound Butter comes from pinch cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Chermoula Compound Butter dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chermoula Compound Butter 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.

Is Chermoula Compound Butter vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan sauce collection.

How many calories are in Chermoula Compound Butter?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 180 calories, with 0 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 180 mg sodium.

Can I freeze Chermoula Compound Butter?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate Chermoula Compound Butter in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. Dairy sauces separate when frozen; reheat gently with a splash of milk instead of freezing.

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