Compound Butter

Don’t let the name fool you – these flavor bombs are easy to make and the variations are endless. Serve with fish, shrimp, corn on the cob, sandwiches and more. Visit Summa Salts for more information about Flaming Vampire salt and Saturiwa Trading Company for more information about the ancho lime spice blend. Photo by Stefanie Keeler.

Ingredients

For herb compound butter

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

1/2 tablespoon finely chopped thyme

1/2 tablespoon finely chopped basil

1/2 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary

1/2 tablespoon finely chopped chive

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

For ancho lime butter

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

2 teaspoons Saturiwa Sedona blend

Salt, to taste

For garlic salt butter

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

1/4 teaspoon Summa Salts Flaming Vampire salt (adjust according to taste)

Instructions

For each type of compound butter, mix together butter and seasonings until thoroughly combined. Shape into a log and wrap in wax paper. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.