Honey Free Garlic-Parsley Butter

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(30)

Compound butters have a way of making everything taste more intentional, and this garlic-parsley version is one of the most versatile things you can keep stocked in your fridge. Bright lemon zest, fresh flat-leaf parsley, and punchy minced garlic fold into softened unsalted butter for a result that's herbaceous, savory, and just a little citrusy. A pinch of red pepper flakes is optional, but it adds a subtle warmth that takes the whole thing up a notch. Many store-bought flavored butters and spreads sneak in sweeteners like honey or agave to round out the flavor — here, every ingredient is straightforward and savory, so there's nothing to second-guess. Rolling it into a log and chilling it until firm means you get clean, elegant rounds ready to melt over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or a simple bowl of pasta. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week and freezes beautifully for up to two months, so making a batch ahead is absolutely worth it. This is the kind of small kitchen project that quietly becomes a staple.

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Ingredients

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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