Artificial Food Coloring Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butters like this one are a staple in so many kitchens, yet store-bought flavored butters often sneak in artificial dyes and synthetic flavor enhancers you never asked for. This version keeps things beautifully clean — just real butter, fresh garlic, bright parsley, a hint of lemon zest, and a little heat if you want it. The result is rich, herby, and deeply savory in a way that makes even a plain piece of bread feel like something special. Beating the butter smooth before folding in the aromatics ensures every slice of the chilled log is perfectly marbled with flavor. Rolling it into a log and refrigerating it means you always have a ready-to-go finishing touch for grilled steak, roasted vegetables, pasta, or warm crusty bread. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully for up to two months, so making a batch is always worth it. Simple, stunning, and completely free of anything artificial.
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8 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and evenly spreadable, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the garlic, parsley, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir and fold until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the butter with no streaks.
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