Pecan 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 keeps it from feeling heavy, while the optional red pepper flakes add just enough warmth to make things interesting. Store-bought flavored butters can be a gamble, often processed on shared lines with tree nuts or carrying vague allergen disclaimers that make label-reading feel like a full-time job. Making it from scratch with these straightforward ingredients means you know exactly what's going into every golden slice. Shaping it into a log and chilling it until firm is a small but satisfying step — you end up with something that looks genuinely impressive on a cheeseboard or melting over roasted vegetables. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can slice off a round whenever dinner needs a little something extra.
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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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