Capsaicin Free Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, garlicky, and impossibly fragrant, this compound butter transforms just about anything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of toast — into something that feels genuinely special. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, the beauty here is that the red pepper flakes are clearly marked as optional and easy to leave out entirely, so you get all the bold, savory depth without any heat sneaking in. The base is pure and straightforward: real butter, fresh garlic, bright parsley, and a little lemon zest that lifts the whole thing without overpowering it. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have a restaurant-worthy finishing touch ready to slice straight from the fridge. Melt a round over roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or warm bread and watch it disappear in seconds. It keeps for up to a week, so making a batch ahead is absolutely worth 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)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
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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