Soy Free Compound Garlic Herb Butter
This compound butter is the kind of kitchen staple that quietly elevates everything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of crusty bread. Creamy unsalted butter gets folded with minced garlic, fresh parsley, chives, thyme, and a bright hit of lemon zest, creating something that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Many store-bought flavored butters and spreads sneak in soy-derived additives or emulsifiers, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every slice. The technique is straightforward: beat the butter smooth, fold in the aromatics, roll it into a log, and let the fridge do the rest. Once it's firm, you can slice off neat rounds and melt them over grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or warm dinner rolls whenever the mood strikes. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week and freezes beautifully for up to two months, so one quick batch pays off for a long time.
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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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