Walnut Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butter doesn't get enough credit as a kitchen staple, but once you have a log of this in your fridge, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly. The combination of bright parsley, punchy garlic, a hint of lemon zest, and a little heat from optional red pepper flakes makes every pat feel intentional and restaurant-worthy. It melts beautifully over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, pasta, or a thick slice of crusty bread — basically anything that could use a flavor upgrade in seconds. Many store-bought flavored butters sneak in unexpected add-ins, so making your own means you know exactly what's in it, which is a genuine relief. The technique is simple: beat, fold, roll, and chill — no special equipment required beyond a bowl and some plastic wrap. Keeping a log in the freezer means you're always one slice away from turning an ordinary weeknight dinner into something that tastes genuinely thought-out.
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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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