Garlic and Parsley Herb Butter
Elevate your meals with this rich and versatile Garlic and Parsley Herb Butter, a quick and flavorful recipe that comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Made with creamy unsalted butter, freshly minced garlic, vibrant parsley, a touch of lemon juice, and a perfect balance of salt and pepper, this compound butter is bursting with bright, savory flavors. Whether you're melting it over a sizzling steak, spreading it on warm crusty bread, or stirring it into freshly cooked pasta, this easy-to-make herb butter adds gourmet flair to any dish. With simple ingredients and an effortless process, it's a must-have condiment for elevating everyday meals or impressing guests at your next dinner party. Plus, it stores beautifully in the refrigerator or freezer, so you’ll always have a burst of flavor ready to go.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Take the butter out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves or use a garlic press for a smoother texture.
Finely chop the fresh parsley leaves, discarding the stems.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Using a fork or a spatula, mash and mix the ingredients together until they are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Transfer the herb butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log or press it into a small container, as desired.
Chill the herb butter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up before using.
To serve, slice the butter log into coins or scoop it directly from the container. This herb butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.8 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.5 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 2403 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 218 mg | 5% | |
*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.
