Tree Nut 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, slicked across warm crusty bread, or pooling into roasted vegetables fresh from the oven. This version layers bright, herbaceous parsley with punchy garlic, a hint of lemon zest, and just enough heat from optional red pepper flakes to keep things interesting. The result is deeply savory and aromatic without relying on any nuts or nut-derived oils, making it a genuinely worry-free addition to your fridge. Store-bought flavored butters can be surprisingly tricky to vet, but when you make it yourself with five simple ingredients, you know exactly what's in it. Rolling it into a log and slicing off rounds as needed is also just incredibly satisfying — it looks like something from a fancy steakhouse, but it takes about five minutes of actual effort. Keep a roll in the freezer and you're always one slice away from turning a weeknight dinner into something that feels special.
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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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