Watch: Compound Butter

About this cooking demonstration

This rich and deeply flavoured compound butter is your shortcut to instant luxury at the table. Inspired by the classic Café de Paris butter, it’s packed with a bold blend of herbs, spices, and punchy extras like capers, anchovies, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Whipped until light and fluffy, the butter carries all those big, savoury flavours in every creamy bite. Once chilled and sliced, this butter melts beautifully over hot grilled steak or fish, transforming it into something restaurant-worthy in seconds. The warmth of Madras curry powder, the smoky depth of paprika, and the bright lift from lemon zest and juice all work together to create a sauce-like finish as it melts — no extra effort needed. It’s a simple make-ahead trick that delivers big flavour, making it perfect for entertaining or just elevating an everyday meal.