Yuzu Herb Butter (Savory Compound Butter)
Make your dishes shine with this easy and flavourful Yuzu Herb Butter recipe. Combining Kishida Yuzu Juice, fresh herbs, and optional miso, this savoury compound butter is perfect for adding a citrusy, umami-rich boost to grilled vegetables, seafood, meats, or crusty bread. Ideal for foodies, home cooks, and fans of Japanese flavours, this butter is a versatile kitchen staple.
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix the butter:
- In a bowl, combine the softened butter with yuzu juice, herbs, miso (if using), garlic, zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
Shape and chill:
- Scoop the butter onto a piece of baking parchment or clingfilm, roll into a log, and twist the ends. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to firm up, or freeze for longer storage.
Slice & serve:
- Slice into discs and serve over grilled salmon, roasted veg, steak, warm bread, or even stirred into steamed rice or soba noodles
Notes
What is Yuzu?
Yuzu is a fragrant Japanese citrus fruit known for its sharp, floral aroma — similar to a blend of lemon, lime, and grapefruit. It’s widely used in Japanese cuisine to enhance sauces, dressings, and marinades. Where to buy yuzu juice:
We recommend Kishida Yuzu Juice 1.8L — a premium-quality product ideal for cooking, baking, and dressings available at Nicol Retailer Limited. Make-ahead & storage tips:
Yuzu herb butter can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for 3 months. Slice from frozen as needed. How to use yuzu butter:
This citrus compound butter pairs beautifully with grilled fish, roasted vegetables, steamed rice, noodles, bread, tofu, and steak. It melts easily and adds a gourmet touch to everyday dishes. Customise it:
Try swapping parsley for chives or coriander, adding chilli flakes for heat, or including a touch of white miso for a deeper umami flavour. Dietary swaps:
Use plant-based butter to make this recipe fully vegan and dairy-free. Why you’ll love it:
This recipe is quick, elegant, and brings bold flavour with minimal effort. It’s perfect for entertaining, meal prep, or enhancing weeknight dinners.
Yuzu is a fragrant Japanese citrus fruit known for its sharp, floral aroma — similar to a blend of lemon, lime, and grapefruit. It’s widely used in Japanese cuisine to enhance sauces, dressings, and marinades. Where to buy yuzu juice:
We recommend Kishida Yuzu Juice 1.8L — a premium-quality product ideal for cooking, baking, and dressings available at Nicol Retailer Limited. Make-ahead & storage tips:
Yuzu herb butter can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen for 3 months. Slice from frozen as needed. How to use yuzu butter:
This citrus compound butter pairs beautifully with grilled fish, roasted vegetables, steamed rice, noodles, bread, tofu, and steak. It melts easily and adds a gourmet touch to everyday dishes. Customise it:
Try swapping parsley for chives or coriander, adding chilli flakes for heat, or including a touch of white miso for a deeper umami flavour. Dietary swaps:
Use plant-based butter to make this recipe fully vegan and dairy-free. Why you’ll love it:
This recipe is quick, elegant, and brings bold flavour with minimal effort. It’s perfect for entertaining, meal prep, or enhancing weeknight dinners.
Nutrition
Serving: 15g | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 150mg | Sugar: 0.2g
