Emeril's Maitre D Hotel Butter

Elevate your dishes with Emeril's Maitre d' Hotel Butter, a luxurious compound butter that's bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. Crafted with softened unsalted butter, finely chopped parsley, a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a perfect balance of salt and ground black pepper, this recipe combines simplicity with sophistication. The butter is shaped into a convenient log, then chilled and sliced into medallions for effortless serving. Ideal as a rich, flavorful topping for grilled steaks, roasted vegetables, or seafood, this versatile butter adds a gourmet touch to any meal. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s a must-have for home cooks looking to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter.

Step 2

Stir in the finely chopped parsley until evenly distributed throughout the butter.

Step 3

Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the mixture and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4

Spoon the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper.

Step 5

Shape the butter into a log by rolling and gently pressing it into a cylindrical form. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap or parchment paper to seal.

Step 6

Chill the butter log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 7

Once firm, slice into medallions for serving. Use as a topping for grilled steaks, roasted vegetables, or seafood.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(12.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3.6

Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 590.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3.1mg	0%
Iron 0.2mg	0%
Potassium 17.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 91.7%