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Submitted by infamouscheeks

Savory hazelnut compound butter with Parmesan, lemon zest, and fresh tarragon. A no-cook flavored butter for grilled fish, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.

YIELD

1 1/2 cup

PREP

10 min

COOK

0 min

READY

10 min

This savory compound butter blends dry-roasted hazelnuts with Parmesan, lemon zest, and fresh tarragon into a richly layered spread that works on just about anything hot off the grill or out of the oven.

The hazelnuts bring a toasty, almost coffee-like depth. Parmesan adds salty umami, lemon zest cuts through the richness with a bright citrus note, and tarragon contributes that subtle anise flavor that pairs beautifully with fish, chicken, or roasted root vegetables.

Blend everything until smooth, roll into a cylinder, and chill. Slice off rounds whenever you need an instant flavor boost.

Kitchen Tips

  • Dry-roast the hazelnuts until fragrant and rub them in a towel to remove the papery skins. The skins taste bitter and give the butter a gritty texture.
  • Use real Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated. Pre-shredded Parmesan from a bag doesn’t blend as smoothly.
  • Make sure the butter is fully softened before blending. Cold butter won’t incorporate the other ingredients evenly.
  • Wrap the rolled log tightly in plastic wrap. It keeps in the fridge for a week or freezer for up to three months.

Variations

  • Swap hazelnuts for toasted almonds or walnuts for a different nutty profile.
  • Replace tarragon with fresh thyme or rosemary for a more herbaceous, earthy butter.
  • Melt a slice into hot pasta with a splash of the cooking water for an instant nutty cream sauce.

Ingredients

8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G BUTTER
divided
¼ 59
CUP ML HAZELNUTS (FILBERTS)
dry-roasted, skin
¼ 59
1 1
EACH LEMON
zested
2 10
TEASPOONS ML TARRAGON LEAVES
fresh
1
X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
to taste *

Directions

Combine ingredients and blend until smooth.

Roll into cylinder and chill.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 82g (2.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 477 97% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 79%
Saturated Fat 30g 151%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 419mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Sugars g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 29% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 10% Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 

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