Amazing 10-Minute Garlic Butter Secret
You can make incredible, restaurant-style garlic butter quickly at home. This simple compound butter uses fresh ingredients to create a rich flavor perfect for bread, steak, pasta, or vegetables. We show you the basic method and add easy variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 1 cup
- Category: Condiment/Sauce
- Method: Compound Butter
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Place the softened butter in a medium bowl.
- Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the butter.
- If using, stir in the fresh lemon juice now.
- Use a fork or spatula to mix all ingredients together thoroughly until everything is evenly distributed and the mixture is uniform.
- Scrape the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Roll the butter into a tight log shape. Twist the ends to seal it completely.
- Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up before slicing and using.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, roast the garlic before mincing and adding it to the butter.
- Store homemade garlic butter in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze it for up to three months.
- To make a spicy version, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the other seasonings.
- Always use fresh parsley for the best color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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