Celery Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Rich, garlicky, and bright with fresh parsley and a hint of lemon, this compound butter is the kind of finishing touch that makes everything taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen. It comes together in minutes with just a handful of clean, straightforward ingredients — softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and a little seasoning. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick if you want it, but the base is already deeply flavorful on its own. Compound butters can sometimes hide unexpected additives or flavor enhancers when bought pre-made, so whipping up your own means you know exactly what's in it. Once shaped into a log and chilled, it slices into beautiful rounds that melt over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or pasta with effortless elegance. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes well for two months, so making a batch means you always have something special on hand.
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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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