Eggless Compound Garlic Herb Butter
Bright with fresh herbs, a hit of lemon zest, and just enough garlic to make everything smell incredible, this compound butter is one of those kitchen staples that quietly elevates every meal it touches. Sliced into rounds and melted over a hot steak, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread, it delivers restaurant-level flavor with almost no effort. The whole thing comes together in a single bowl — just softened butter, a handful of fresh herbs, minced garlic, and a few pantry seasonings folded together until smooth. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have something special ready to go, whether you're finishing a weeknight dinner or impressing guests. Store-bought flavored butters often sneak in additives or preservatives you don't need, and making your own means you control every ingredient. Keep a log in the fridge for the week or stash one in the freezer for whenever the craving hits — it's that kind of recipe.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl and beat with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and spreadable.
- 2
Add the minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir and fold until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
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