Mushroom Free Compound Garlic Herb Butter
This bright, herby butter is the kind of kitchen staple that quietly elevates everything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple slice of crusty bread. Softened unsalted butter gets folded together with minced garlic, fresh parsley, chives, thyme, and a hit of lemon zest, creating something that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough warmth if you want it, and the whole thing comes together with nothing more than a fork and a bowl. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, this is a genuinely useful recipe to have on hand — so many store-bought flavored butters and compound spreads sneak in umami boosters or blended seasonings that can be hard to vet. Here, every ingredient is clean, fresh, and completely visible. Rolled into a neat log and chilled until firm, it slices into beautiful rounds that melt dramatically over grilled vegetables, roasted chicken, or warm dinner rolls. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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