Lovage Butter

Elevate your culinary creations with the vibrant and herbaceous flavors of homemade Lovage Butter! This easy-to-make compound butter combines the earthy, celery-like essence of fresh lovage leaves with the zing of lemon zest, a hint of garlic, and a touch of sea salt and black pepper for a perfectly balanced spread. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus chilling time), this versatile butter is perfect for enhancing grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or fresh bread. Its creamy texture and bright, aromatic profile make it a must-have addition to your kitchen repertoire. Ideal for meal prep, it’s easily stored in the fridge or freezer, so you can savor its zesty goodness whenever inspiration strikes.

Nutriscore Rating: 28/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 113 grams unsalted butter
• 20 grams fresh lovage leaves
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Remove the butter from the refrigerator and let it soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Thoroughly wash the lovage leaves, pat them dry with a clean towel, and finely chop them.

Step 3

Using a microplane or fine grater, zest the lemon to yield 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.

Step 4

Finely mince the garlic clove or use a garlic press to create a smooth paste.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped lovage leaves, lemon zest, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Mix everything together using a spatula or fork until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture is smooth.

Step 7

Taste the butter and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper as needed.

Step 8

Transfer the lovage butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log by rolling and twisting the ends of the wrap tightly.

Step 9

Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up, or store it in the freezer for longer preservation.

Step 10

Slice and serve as needed, allowing it to slightly soften before use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(144.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	836.7

Total Fat 97.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 250.2mg	0%
Sodium 2358.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 1.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 54.1mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 143.3mg	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: 97.8%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 1.3%