Pistachio Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butter is one of those kitchen staples that quietly elevates everything it touches, and this garlic-parsley version is no exception. Bright with fresh flat-leaf parsley, punchy with minced garlic, and lifted by a hint of lemon zest, it delivers a deeply savory, aromatic flavor that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A pinch of red pepper flakes is optional but adds a gentle warmth that keeps things interesting. The whole thing comes together in minutes — just beat, fold, roll into a log, and let the fridge do the rest. Sliced into rounds, it melts beautifully over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or a simple bowl of pasta. Store-bought flavored butters can be a minefield of unexpected add-ins, so making your own means you know exactly what's in it — nothing more than clean, straightforward ingredients. Keep a log in the freezer and you'll always have something special ready to finish a dish.
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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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