Legume Free Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, garlicky, and impossibly fragrant, this compound butter transforms just about anything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of crusty bread. The bright hit of lemon zest and fresh parsley keep it from feeling heavy, while the optional red pepper flakes add just enough warmth to make things interesting. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, store-bought flavored butters and sauces can be surprisingly tricky, often hiding soy or other legume-derived oils in the fine print. This recipe keeps things beautifully straightforward: real butter, fresh garlic, herbs, and a few pantry staples — nothing more. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have a ready-to-slice round on hand for weeknight dinners or impromptu entertaining. Melt a round over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or pasta and watch it disappear fast.
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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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