Mustard 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 genuinely special. The result is rich, herby, and just a little zippy — the kind of thing that makes a simple piece of grilled chicken or a warm slice of crusty bread taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Store-bought flavored butters often sneak in unexpected seasonings, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every slice. Rolling it into a log and chilling it until firm gives you those elegant little rounds you can slice off on demand, whether you're finishing a steak, tossing it with pasta, or melting it over roasted vegetables. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully for up to two months, so it's worth making a batch to have on hand whenever you need a quick flavor upgrade.
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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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