Caffeine Free Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, garlicky, and deeply aromatic, this compound butter transforms just about anything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of crusty bread. It comes together with just a handful of real, whole ingredients: creamy unsalted butter, fresh garlic, bright parsley, and a hint of lemon zest that lifts the whole thing beautifully. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick if you're in the mood, but the base recipe is already packed with flavor without them. For anyone keeping a close eye on stimulants, this is the kind of kitchen staple you can reach for without a second thought — every ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, no label-reading required. Rolling it into a log and chilling it in the fridge means you always have a ready-to-slice round on hand for weeknight dinners or impromptu entertaining. It stores well for up to a week, so a little effort now pays off in buttery, garlicky dividends 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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