High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butter sounds fancy, but this version comes together with just a bowl, a fork, and a handful of real ingredients you probably already have on hand. The combination of bright lemon zest, fresh parsley, pungent garlic, and a whisper of heat from optional red pepper flakes makes for something that tastes genuinely restaurant-worthy. Store-bought flavored butters and spreads are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners and additives that have no business being near a pat of butter — making from scratch the obvious move. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: real dairy, fresh aromatics, a pinch of salt, and nothing else. Once it's rolled into a log and chilled, you can slice off rounds and melt them over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, crusty bread, or a bowl of pasta in seconds. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully for up to two months, so a little effort now pays off in a big way later.
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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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