Oats Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butters like this one are one of those kitchen staples that make everything taste more intentional, and this garlic-parsley version is genuinely hard to stop eating. Bright lemon zest lifts the richness of the butter, while fresh flat-leaf parsley keeps things herbaceous and vibrant rather than heavy. A little heat from optional red pepper flakes rounds it all out beautifully. The whole thing comes together in minutes with nothing more than a fork and a mixing bowl — no special equipment required. Rolling it into a log means you can slice off neat rounds and melt them over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or pasta whenever the mood strikes. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this is the kind of recipe that's naturally in the clear — every ingredient here is straightforward, with no hidden fillers or processed additives to second-guess. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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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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