Description
This Homemade Garlic Butter is a flavorful and versatile spread made from creamy unsalted butter blended with fresh garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and a touch of seasoning. Perfect for enhancing the taste of breads, grilled meats, pasta, and more, this easy-to-make garlic butter adds a delicious, fragrant richness to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Primary 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 the Butter: In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter. Ensure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing, which helps achieve a smooth consistency.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. These ingredients bring bright and savory notes to the butter.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a spatula or hand mixer to blend everything together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Shape the Butter: Transfer the garlic butter to a serving dish or roll it into a log using parchment paper. Rolling makes it easy to slice and use as needed.
- Chill: Place the garlic butter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld together and firm up the butter for easy spreading.
- Serve and Enjoy: Use the garlic butter as desired—spread it on warm bread, melt it over grilled meats, or toss it with pasta for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For a stronger garlic flavor, increase the amount of fresh garlic cloves.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with other herbs like chives, basil, or thyme for varied flavors.
- Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness; adjust salt according to taste.
- Keep the garlic butter refrigerated and use within one week for the best freshness.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can briefly blend the mixture in a food processor.
