Almond Free Classic Garlic Butter
Garlic butter is one of those kitchen staples that makes almost everything taste better — from seared steak and roasted vegetables to crusty bread and pasta. This version is bright, aromatic, and deeply savory, with fresh parsley and a hint of lemon zest lifting the richness of the butter in the best possible way. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick that keeps things interesting without overwhelming the garlic's natural depth. Store-bought compound butters can be surprisingly tricky, sometimes containing nut-based oils or processed in facilities that handle tree nuts. Making your own at home means you control every single ingredient, and this recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just real butter, fresh aromatics, and a few pantry staples. Rolling it into a log and chilling it in the fridge gives you neat, elegant rounds you can slice off whenever you need them, which feels far more satisfying than anything that comes in a tub. It keeps for up to a week in the refrigerator, so one quick batch pays off all week long.
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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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