Pecan Free Compound Garlic Herb Butter
Creamy, garlicky, and loaded with fresh herbs, this compound butter is the kind of finishing touch that makes everything taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Softened unsalted butter gets folded together with minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, and a bright hit of lemon zest — then rolled into a tidy log and chilled until it's ready to slice into elegant rounds. A pinch of red pepper flakes is optional, but it adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Melt a round over a grilled steak, tuck it under chicken skin before roasting, or let it melt into a pile of fresh vegetables — it elevates just about anything it touches. Store-bought flavored butters can sometimes include nut-based add-ins or be produced in facilities that handle tree nuts, so making your own is a genuinely smart move. This recipe keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully for up to two months, meaning you can always have a log on hand for whenever inspiration strikes.
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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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