Hazelnut Free Compound Garlic Herb Butter
Compound butter sounds fancy, but this version is genuinely one of the easiest things you can make and one of the most rewarding. Softened unsalted butter gets folded with minced garlic, fresh parsley, chives, thyme, a hit of lemon zest, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a result that tastes like something from a steakhouse kitchen. Once you roll it into a log and chill it, you have tidy little rounds ready to melt over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or a simple bowl of pasta. Store-bought flavored butters and specialty spreads can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared production lines and added flavorings are common culprits. Making it yourself with these straightforward, whole ingredients means you know exactly what's in every slice. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week or the freezer for two months, so a single batch goes a long way.
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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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