Garlic Butter
Garlic Butter is a rich and flavorful condiment made by blending fresh garlic with softened butter and herbs. Perfect for spreading on bread, melting over steak, tossing with pasta, or drizzling on seafood and vegetables. Quick, easy, and endlessly versatile!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced or grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp lemon juice optional, for brightness
Instructions
- Prepare butter: Place softened butter in a medium bowl.
- Add flavors: Mix in garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using. Stir until well combined.
- Shape or store: Transfer to a jar, or roll into a log using plastic wrap for slicing later.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Spread on bread, melt over steak, seafood, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For roasted garlic butter, use roasted garlic cloves instead of raw for a milder, sweeter flavor.
- You can add herbs like thyme, chives, or rosemary for variety.
- Keeps in the refrigerator for 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
- Perfect for making garlic bread—just spread and toast!