Tree Nut 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 slice of crusty bread. This version is bright and aromatic, with minced garlic, fresh parsley, and a hit of lemon zest folded into creamy unsalted butter for a compound butter that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. A pinch of red pepper flakes is optional, but it adds a subtle warmth that takes the whole thing up a notch. Store-bought flavored butters can be surprisingly tricky to vet, often containing nut-derived oils or processed on shared equipment, so making your own from scratch is the smartest move. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, giving you total confidence in what you're spreading or melting. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have a gorgeous, sliceable round ready to drop onto hot food whenever you need it. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so one quick batch pays off all week long.
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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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