BHA & BHT Free Classic Garlic Butter
Garlic butter is one of those kitchen staples that makes almost everything taste better — melted over a sizzling steak, tossed with pasta, or spread onto crusty bread straight from the oven. The problem with store-bought compound butters is that they often sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, which can be a real concern for anyone keeping a clean ingredient list. This homemade version uses nothing but real, recognizable ingredients: unsalted butter, fresh garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper. The brightness from the lemon zest and the heat from optional red pepper flakes give it a complexity that honestly puts the packaged stuff to shame. Whipping it together takes just a few minutes, and rolling it into a log means you can slice off exactly what you need whenever the moment calls for it. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can make one batch and enjoy it all week long without compromise.
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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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