MSG Free Classic Garlic Butter
Garlic butter sounds simple, but the store-bought versions are riddled with additives, flavor enhancers, and preservatives that can be hard to track down on a label. Making it from scratch means you know exactly what's going into every golden, garlicky bite. This version keeps things beautifully clean — just real butter, fresh garlic, parsley, a hint of lemon zest, and a little seasoning to tie it all together. The lemon zest is a small touch that makes a big difference, brightening the richness of the butter without overpowering the savory garlic. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have a ready-to-slice round on hand for dropping onto a hot steak, melting over roasted vegetables, or spreading across warm bread. It comes together in minutes and keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so one quick batch goes a long way.
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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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