Xanthan Gum Free Garlic-Parsley Butter
Compound butter is one of those kitchen staples that makes everything it touches taste more intentional, and this garlic-parsley version is no exception. Bright lemon zest, fragrant fresh parsley, and punchy minced garlic fold into creamy unsalted butter for a result that's rich, herby, and just a little bit fancy. Many store-bought flavored butters and spreads sneak in stabilizers or thickeners you'd never expect, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to go. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of any gum-based additives — no label-reading required. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick that takes it from simple to seriously craveable. Rolling it into a log and chilling it means you always have elegant, sliceable rounds ready to melt over grilled steak, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or a bowl of pasta. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week or the freezer for two months, so a little effort now pays off in flavor all week long.
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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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