Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced shallots or 1 garlic clove, grated on a Microplane or minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
1 tablespoon minced parsley or chives
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste

Directions

In a bowl, mash together butter, shallots or garlic, herbs, lemon juice, pepper and salt.

Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, form into a log and wrap well. Chill for at least 3 hours before using.