Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 cloves (15g) garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp (8g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (3g) fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (1g) fresh thyme leaves, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (2g) lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp (1g) crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Finely mince the garlic, parsley, chives, and thyme to a paste-like consistency.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Fold until uniform.
  3. Stir in the fresh herbs and salt/pepper cautiously.
  4. Spoon the mixture onto parchment paper, roll into a log, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.