Lupin Free Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, garlicky, and deeply aromatic, this compound butter is the kind of kitchen staple that quietly elevates everything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of crusty bread. The combination of minced garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon zest gives it a brightness that store-bought versions rarely achieve. Lupin flour and lupin-based fillers have quietly made their way into a surprising number of packaged flavored butters and seasoning blends, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can whip this up with total confidence. Beating the butter until fluffy before folding in the aromatics ensures everything distributes evenly, so you get that perfect hit of garlic and herb in every single slice. Rolling it into a log and chilling it makes for a beautiful, restaurant-style presentation — just slice off a round and let it melt over whatever hot dish needs a little magic. Keep a log in the 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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