Elephant Garlic Butter
Transform your dishes with the rich, mellow flavor of Elephant Garlic Butter—a luxurious spread that combines roasted elephant garlic, creamy unsalted butter, and a burst of freshness from parsley and lemon juice. This recipe elevates simple ingredients through the magic of oven-roasted garlic, which tames the garlic's boldness into a sweet, nutty essence. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and black pepper and enriched with a touch of olive oil, this versatile butter can be prepped in just 10 minutes and will add an irresistible flavor boost to crusty bread, sizzling steaks, roasted vegetables, or a comforting bowl of pasta. Make it ahead, store it in the fridge, and let this elevated homemade condiment become your kitchen's secret weapon.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large cloves elephant garlic cloves
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Remove the papery outer layers of the elephant garlic bulb and separate the cloves without peeling them.
Place the cloves on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and wrap them tightly in the foil.
Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and fragrant.
Allow the roasted garlic to cool slightly, then squeeze the softened garlic out of each clove into a small bowl.
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with a fork or spatula until smooth.
Add the roasted garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to the butter. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Transfer the garlic butter to an airtight container or shape it into a log using parchment paper and refrigerate until firm.
Serve softened Elephant Garlic Butter on bread, steak, vegetables, or pasta for a flavorful enhancement to any dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
