Lactose Free Classic Garlic Butter
Garlic butter is one of those kitchen staples that makes almost everything taste better — from a sizzling steak to a simple slice of crusty bread. This version layers in fresh parsley, bright lemon zest, and a hit of minced garlic for a compound butter that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. The good news for anyone avoiding dairy proteins and lactose triggers: pure butter is naturally very low in lactose, making it a far friendlier choice than cream-based sauces or cheese-heavy spreads. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have a perfectly portioned round ready to melt over hot vegetables, pasta, or grilled fish at a moment's notice. A pinch of red pepper flakes is optional but adds a subtle warmth that takes the whole thing up a notch. Once you have a batch in the fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — it genuinely transforms weeknight cooking with almost zero effort.
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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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