Carrageenan Free Classic Garlic Butter

Rich, garlicky, and impossibly fragrant, this compound butter transforms everything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of crusty bread. Many store-bought flavored butters and spreads sneak in stabilizers and thickeners that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding carrageenan, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Here, every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify: real butter, fresh garlic, parsley, a hit of lemon zest, and a pinch of seasoning. The technique is just as simple — whip, fold, roll into a log, and chill until firm enough to slice into elegant little rounds. That bright lemon zest lifts the whole thing and keeps it from feeling heavy, while the optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick if you want it. Keep a log in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — melted over roasted vegetables, stirred into pasta, or slicked across warm bread right out of the oven.

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