Xanthan Gum Free Classic Garlic Butter
Rich, garlicky, and deeply satisfying, this compound butter transforms just about anything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of toast — into something that feels genuinely special. The bright hit of lemon zest and fresh parsley keeps it from feeling heavy, while a pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough warmth to make things interesting. Many store-bought garlic butters and flavored spreads rely on additives and stabilizers that can be a real concern for anyone avoiding xanthan gum, but this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with nothing hidden in the mix. Softened unsalted butter does all the work on its own, binding beautifully with the garlic and herbs without needing any thickener or gum to hold its shape. Rolling it into a log and chilling it until firm means you get clean, elegant rounds ready to melt over hot food whenever you need them. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week, so you can make a batch ahead and have restaurant-quality flavor on standby at all times.
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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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