Coconut Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butter sounds fancy, but this version comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl, a fork, and a handful of fresh ingredients. Bright parsley, punchy garlic, a hit of lemon zest, and a whisper of red pepper flakes transform a stick of softened butter into something that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. It's the kind of condiment that makes a simple grilled steak, roasted vegetables, or warm crusty bread taste like you actually tried. Many store-bought flavored butters sneak in unexpected additives or oils, so making your own means you know exactly what's in it — and this recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward. Once you roll it into a log and chill it, you've got a week's worth of instant flavor upgrades waiting in your fridge, or a stash you can freeze and pull from for months. Slice off a round and watch it melt over hot food for one of the most satisfying kitchen moments around.
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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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