Herb Butter

• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup chopped herbs (such as parsley, chervil, and chives)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Salt and fresh-ground black pepper
• A pinch of cayenne

1. Stir together in a small bowl, mixing well: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened, 1/2 cup chopped herbs (such as parsley, chervil, and chives), 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, Squeeze of lemon juice, Salt and fresh-ground black pepper, A pinch of cayenne.
2. Taste and adjust the salt and lemon as needed.
3. Chopped shallots and pounded garlic are delicious additions.
4. For a more lemony flavor, add some finely grated lemon zest.
5. For a more pungent butter that is perfect with corn on the cob, flavor with dried chile peppers, soaked, drained, and pounded to a paste.

butter, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, salt, cayenne

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/herb-butter-387042 (may not work)