Soy Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butter is one of those kitchen staples that quietly elevates everything it touches — a pat melting over a grilled steak, pooling into a split baked potato, or soaking into a warm slice of crusty bread. This version layers bright, garlicky heat with fresh parsley and a whisper of lemon zest for a flavor that feels restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort. Many store-bought flavored butters and spreads sneak in soy-derived additives or lecithin, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to get exactly what you want. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means no label-reading anxiety and no unwanted surprises. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick that plays beautifully against the richness of the butter, but the base is just as satisfying without them. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have a ready-to-slice round on hand — tuck one in the freezer and you're set for weeks of effortless finishing touches.
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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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