Lupin Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Bright with fresh parsley, punchy with garlic, and lifted by a hint of lemon zest, this compound butter turns even the simplest meal into something that feels a little special. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a fork — no fancy equipment required. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward, which is great news for anyone navigating labels and trying to avoid hidden additives or flour-based fillers that sometimes sneak into pre-made flavored butters at the store. Every component here is clean and easy to verify. Once you roll it into a log and let it firm up in the fridge, you have a ready-to-slice finishing touch for grilled steak, roasted vegetables, warm crusty 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 double batch is absolutely worth it.
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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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