Hazelnut Free Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, fragrant, and endlessly versatile, this compound butter transforms everything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of crusty bread. The bright hit of lemon zest lifts the whole thing, while fresh parsley keeps it tasting clean and vibrant rather than heavy. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, store-bought flavored butters and restaurant finishing sauces can be a genuine minefield, with shared facilities and vague labeling making even a basic condiment feel risky. Making it yourself with these straightforward ingredients puts you completely in control. The technique is as easy as it gets: beat, fold, roll into a log, and chill until you need it. That neat little log slices into elegant rounds that melt dramatically over hot food, which feels far fancier than the five minutes of effort it actually takes. Keep one in the fridge all week and suddenly every meal gets a serious upgrade.
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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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