Nightshade Free Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, garlicky, and deeply aromatic, this compound butter transforms just about anything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of roasted fish or a warm slice of crusty bread. The bright hit of lemon zest and fresh parsley keeps it from feeling heavy, while the garlic melts right into the butter for a flavor that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen. For anyone navigating nightshade sensitivities, store-bought flavored butters and sauces are often a minefield of hidden tomato, paprika, or pepper-derived ingredients — this recipe puts you fully in control. The only optional ingredient that could be a concern is the red pepper flakes, and the recipe makes it easy to simply leave them out without losing any of the magic. Whipping the butter until fluffy before folding in the other ingredients is a small step that makes a real difference in texture, giving each slice a smooth, almost silky finish. Roll it into a log, stash it in the fridge, and you have a week's worth of instant flavor ready to go whenever you need it.
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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)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
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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