Homemade Garlic Butter
Transform your cooking with this incredibly easy and flavorful Homemade Garlic Butter recipe! Made with creamy unsalted butter, fresh garlic, fragrant parsley, a hint of zesty lemon juice, and a perfect balance of salt and black pepper, this versatile recipe is ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re slathering it on warm bread, melting it over grilled steaks, or stirring it into your favorite pasta, this garlic butter elevates every dish with rich, savory goodness. Its smooth, spreadable texture makes it ideal for everyday use, while its customizable flavors ensure it’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, with simple, fresh ingredients and minimal preparation, you’ll never want store-bought garlic butter again! Perfect for meal prep, it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Let the unsalted butter sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften.
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely or use a garlic press.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and set it aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper.
Using a fork or a spatula, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.
Transfer the garlic butter to a serving bowl, or shape it into a log using parchment paper for easier storage.
Refrigerate the garlic butter for at least 30 minutes to firm up, if needed.
Use as a spread, topping, or ingredient in your favorite dishes. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.5 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 10 mg | 0% | |
*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.
