Turkey Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Bright with fresh parsley, punchy garlic, and a hint of lemon zest, this compound butter is the kind of finishing touch that makes everything taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a fork — no special equipment required. The beauty of making your own flavored butter is knowing exactly what's in it, with zero mystery ingredients or hidden animal-derived additives to second-guess at the store. A quick roll in plastic wrap transforms it into a tidy log you can slice into elegant rounds whenever you need them. Melt a pat over roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or a crusty piece of bread and watch it disappear fast. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week and freezes beautifully for up to two months, so it's worth making a batch to have on hand whenever a dish needs that extra something.
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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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