Description
This Homemade Garlic Butter recipe offers a rich and aromatic spread made with creamy unsalted butter, fresh garlic, parsley, and a hint of lemon juice. Perfect for enhancing breads, grilled meats, or pasta, it’s easy to prepare and versatile for many dishes.
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 butter. Ensure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing, which helps achieve a smooth and creamy texture.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the butter, combining all the flavors evenly.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a spatula or hand mixer to mix the ingredients well until the butter is smooth and the flavors are fully incorporated.
- Shape the Butter: Transfer the garlic butter to a serving dish or roll it into a log using parchment paper. This makes it easy to slice and use later.
- Chill: Place the garlic butter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the butter to firm up.
- Serve and Use: Use the garlic butter as desired—spread it on warm bread, melt it over grilled meats, or toss it with pasta for a delicious flavor boost.
Notes
- For a milder garlic flavor, roast the garlic beforehand before adding to the butter.
- Adjust salt quantity according to preference or dietary needs.
- Store the garlic butter covered in the refrigerator and use within 1 week for best freshness.
- Garlic butter can also be frozen in portions for up to 3 months.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor; dried parsley can be substituted but reduce quantity by half.
