MSG Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butter is one of those kitchen staples that quietly elevates everything it touches — from a sizzling steak to a simple piece of crusty bread. This version layers bright, herbaceous parsley with punchy garlic, a hint of lemon zest, and just enough heat from optional red pepper flakes to keep things interesting. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means no hidden flavor enhancers, no preservatives, and none of the additives that sneak into store-bought flavored butters. The technique is refreshingly simple: beat, fold, roll, and chill. Once it's shaped into a log and sliced into rounds, it looks impressively restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort. Keep a roll in the freezer and you're always one slice away from turning an ordinary weeknight dinner into something that feels genuinely special.
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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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