Mustard 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 piece of crusty bread. Store-bought compound butters and seasoning blends can be surprisingly tricky territory, since many contain hidden condiments or spice mixes that sneak in unwanted ingredients. Making it from scratch with just butter, fresh garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt means you know exactly what's going into it, full stop. The brightness of the lemon zest is a small touch that makes a big difference, lifting the richness of the butter without overpowering the savory garlic. Rolling it into a log and chilling it until firm gives you those beautiful, restaurant-style rounds you can slice off whenever you need them. Keep a roll in the fridge and dinner suddenly feels a lot more effortless — melt a round over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or pasta and watch it disappear.
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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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