Eggless Classic Garlic Butter
Garlic butter is one of those kitchen staples that makes almost everything taste better — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of crusty bread. This version layers in bright lemon zest and fresh parsley alongside the minced garlic, so every pat of it brings a little more complexity than the plain stuff. The whole thing comes together with just a fork or hand mixer, then gets rolled into a tidy log that you can slice from all week long. Store-bought compound butters can be surprisingly hit-or-miss when it comes to hidden additives, so making your own means you know exactly what's in it. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick that plays beautifully against the richness of the butter without overwhelming anything. Once it's chilled and sliced into rounds, it melts dramatically over hot food in a way that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Keep a log in your fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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