Cinnamon Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butters sound fancy, but this one comes together in minutes with nothing more than a fork and a handful of fresh ingredients. Bright parsley, punchy garlic, a hit of lemon zest, and a pinch of salt transform a stick of softened butter into something that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Avoiding cinnamon in savory condiments is usually straightforward, but spice blends and pre-made flavored butters can sneak in unexpected warm spices — making a homemade version like this the smartest move. Every ingredient here is clean, simple, and completely in your control. Roll it into a log, chill it until firm, and you've got elegant little rounds ready to melt over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or a pile of hot pasta. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully for up to two months, so it's worth making a batch whenever you have fresh parsley 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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