Turkey Free Compound Garlic Herb Butter
Rich, garlicky, and loaded with fresh herbs, this compound butter is the kind of kitchen staple that quietly elevates everything it touches. Softened unsalted butter gets folded together with minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, and a bright hit of lemon zest — then rolled into a neat log and chilled until it's ready to slice into gorgeous, melt-worthy rounds. The beauty of making it yourself is knowing exactly what's in it, with zero mystery additives or animal-derived flavor enhancers hiding in the mix. A pat melting over roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or a sizzling pan of fish is genuinely one of the simplest pleasures in cooking. The optional red pepper flakes add just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overwhelming the herby freshness. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully for up to two months, so you can always have a log on hand for whenever inspiration strikes. Once you've made your own, it's nearly impossible to go back to plain butter.
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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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