Louisiana Compound Butter

Infuse your dishes with the bold, zesty flavors of the South with this Louisiana Compound Butter! This quick and easy recipe combines creamy unsalted butter with a medley of classic Cajun spices like paprika, cayenne pepper, and dried herbs, complemented by the brightness of lemon zest and fresh parsley. A touch of optional hot sauce adds even more heat for spice lovers. Perfectly versatile, this compound butter elevates seafood, grilled steaks, and even warm cornbread with every slice. Ready in just 10 minutes and simple to store, this savory addition brings the vibrant essence of Louisiana cuisine straight to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, add the room-temperature unsalted butter.

Step 2

Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, lemon zest, hot sauce (if using), chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix everything thoroughly with a spatula or spoon until all the ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed throughout the butter.

Step 4

Place the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, and shape it into a log. Roll the parchment paper or plastic wrap tightly around the butter, twisting the ends to seal.

Step 5

Refrigerate the compound butter for at least 1 hour, or until firm. You can also freeze it for longer storage.

Step 6

To use, slice the butter into rounds and place them on hot seafood, grilled steaks, or freshly baked cornbread. Enjoy the bold Louisiana flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(261.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1734.3

Total Fat 193.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 1281.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 1.0g
Protein 3.5g	0%

Vitamin D 116.7IU	0%
Calcium 102.9mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 259.7mg	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: 97.5%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 1.7%