Low Sugar Classic Garlic Butter
Garlic butter is one of those kitchen staples that makes almost everything taste better — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of crusty bread. The problem with many store-bought compound butters is that they sneak in unexpected additives, flavor enhancers, or sweeteners you never asked for. This version keeps things completely clean: just real butter, fresh garlic, bright parsley, a hint of lemon zest, and a little seasoning. Every ingredient earns its place, and nothing is there to pad out a label. The lemon zest is a small touch that punches way above its weight, lifting the richness of the butter without making it taste citrusy. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have a neat, ready-to-slice round on hand whenever dinner calls for a finishing flourish. It's the kind of simple, honest cooking that reminds you how good food can be when you're in full control of what goes into it.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir and fold until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
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