Pescatarian Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, garlicky, and impossibly fragrant, this compound butter is one of those kitchen staples that quietly elevates everything it touches. Whipped until fluffy and folded with fresh parsley, bright lemon zest, and a hit of minced garlic, it comes together in just a few minutes with ingredients you likely already have on hand. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle warmth that makes each pat feel a little more exciting. Rolled into a neat log and chilled until firm, it slices into beautiful rounds that melt dramatically over hot seafood — think grilled salmon, seared scallops, or a pile of buttery shrimp. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and plant- or dairy-based, there's nothing to second-guess about whether it fits a pescatarian table. Keep a log in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly, whether it's finishing a pan sauce or disappearing into a bowl of pasta.
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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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