MSG Free Compound Garlic Herb Butter
Rich, garlicky, and loaded with fresh herbs, this compound butter transforms even the simplest meal into something that feels genuinely special. A pat melted over a grilled steak, roasted vegetables, or warm crusty bread is all it takes to elevate the whole dish. Store-bought flavored butters and seasoning blends are notorious for sneaking in additives and flavor enhancers, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of every ingredient. Here, it's nothing but real butter, fresh garlic, bright lemon zest, and a handful of garden herbs — clean, honest flavor with zero hidden extras. The technique is straightforward: beat the butter smooth, fold everything in, roll it into a log, and let the fridge do the rest. Once it's firm, you can slice off neat rounds whenever you need them, and it keeps beautifully in the freezer for months. It's one of those small kitchen projects that pays off every single time you open the fridge.
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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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