Garlic and Herb Butter
Elevate your culinary creations with this quick and irresistible Garlic and Herb Butter recipe! Bursting with the fresh flavors of parsley, chives, and thyme, this luxurious compound butter is beautifully balanced with the warmth of minced garlic and the bright zest of lemon. Perfectly seasoned with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, it’s an effortless way to add gourmet flair to everything from steaks and roasted vegetables to fresh bread and seafood. Ready in just 10 minutes, this make-ahead recipe is as versatile as it is easy, offering the ultimate kitchen staple that can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for long-term convenience. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to upgrade everyday meals, this homemade garlic herb butter is a must-try for food lovers craving bold and vibrant flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Place the softened unsalted butter into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the finely chopped parsley, chives, thyme leaves, and minced garlic to the bowl.
Sprinkle in the salt, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon zest.
Using a spatula or fork, mix all the ingredients together until evenly combined and smooth.
Transfer the garlic and herb butter onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
Shape the butter into a log by rolling it in the parchment paper or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
Twist the ends of the parchment paper or plastic wrap to seal the log securely.
Refrigerate the butter log for at least 1 hour, or until firm, before using.
Slice the butter into rounds as needed, or store the entire log in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.1 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 121.5 g | 608% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 2400 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 178 mg | 4% | |
*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.
