Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Garlic Butter that elevates any dish. This easy-to-follow recipe results in a flavorful and versatile compound butter perfect for bread, steaks, vegetables, and seafood.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine ingredients: softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using.
- Mix well: Blend until smooth and evenly combined.
- Use immediately or refrigerate: Enjoy right away or transfer to plastic wrap, form into a log, and chill until firm.
- Serve: Slice as needed for serving.
Notes
- This garlic butter is versatile and pairs well with various dishes such as bread, steaks, vegetables, and seafood.
- For a deeper flavor, consider using roasted garlic instead of raw.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer preservation (up to 3 months).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
