Sesame Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butters like this one are one of those kitchen staples that make everything taste more intentional — a pat melting over grilled steak, a swipe across warm crusty bread, or a finishing touch on roasted vegetables. The combination of bright parsley, punchy garlic, a hint of lemon zest, and a little heat from optional red pepper flakes creates something that feels far more special than the sum of its parts. For anyone navigating sesame allergies or sensitivities, flavored butters from the store or restaurant kitchens can be a genuine minefield, with tahini, sesame oil, or shared prep surfaces lurking in unexpected places. Making it yourself with these clean, straightforward ingredients means you know exactly what's in every bite. The log format is genuinely clever — you roll it up, chill it, and slice off neat rounds whenever you need them, which makes it feel almost fancy with zero extra effort. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully, so a batch goes a long way.
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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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