Description
This homemade garlic butter recipe is a simple and flavorful spread made from softened butter mixed with fresh garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and seasoning. Perfect for enhancing bread, grilled meats, or pasta, it brings a rich, aromatic touch to any dish in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Butter: In a mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, ensuring it is at room temperature to facilitate easy mixing.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the butter.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a spatula or a hand mixer to blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Shape Butter: Transfer the mixture either to a serving dish for immediate use or roll it into a log shape using parchment paper to make slicing easier later.
- Chill: Refrigerate the formed butter for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
- Serve: Use the garlic butter as desired: spread on bread, melt over grilled meats, or toss with pasta to add a rich, garlicky flavor.
Notes
- Softening the butter beforehand is crucial for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Adjust the garlic quantity based on your preference for intensity.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with dried parsley if fresh is unavailable, using about 1 tablespoon dried.
- Store the garlic butter tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For a vegan version, replace butter with a plant-based margarine or vegan butter substitute.
