Pecan 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 that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Once you roll it into a log and chill it, you have tidy little rounds ready to melt over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or a simple bowl of pasta. Store-bought flavored butters often sneak in unexpected mix-ins, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every silky slice. The recipe keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully for two months, so it's worth doubling the batch while you're at it. A pat of this on a hot piece of crusty bread alone is reason enough to keep a log on hand at all times.
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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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