Chestnut Free Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, garlicky, and impossibly fragrant, this compound butter is the kind of thing that makes a simple piece of bread or a seared steak feel like a restaurant meal. The bright hit of lemon zest and fresh parsley lifts the whole thing, while the optional red pepper flakes add just enough warmth to keep it interesting. Store-bought flavored butters can be a minefield of unexpected additives and mystery seasonings, but making your own means you know exactly what's going in. The process is genuinely simple — soften, mix, roll, chill — and the result is a tidy little log you can slice straight from the fridge whenever you need it. It keeps for up to a week, so one quick batch pays off all week long over pasta, roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or warm crusty bread. Everything in this recipe is straightforward pantry and fridge staple territory, with no hidden ingredients to second-guess.
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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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