Turmeric Free Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, garlicky, and deeply savory, this compound butter is the kind of kitchen staple that makes everything it touches taste like it came from a restaurant. Creamy unsalted butter gets whipped until fluffy, then folded together with fresh minced garlic, bright parsley, a hint of lemon zest, and just enough seasoning to make it sing. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick if you're feeling bold, but the base recipe is already packed with flavor on its own. For anyone avoiding turmeric, this is a genuinely clean and straightforward recipe — no spice blends, no curry-adjacent seasonings, and no hidden ingredients to second-guess. Every component is simple and easy to verify, which makes it a reliable go-to when you need a flavorful finishing butter without any surprises. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have a ready-to-slice round on hand for hot pasta, grilled steak, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread straight from the oven. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so one quick batch goes a long way.
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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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