Parsley Butter
Elevate your dishes with this quick and flavorful Parsley Butter recipe, a perfect blend of creamy unsalted butter, vibrant fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile compound butter adds a punch of herbaceous flavor to everything from grilled steaks and baked seafood to roasted vegetables and freshly baked bread. The easy-to-follow steps guide you through creating a perfectly smooth and spreadable butter infused with the freshness of parsley and subtly balanced with salt and black pepper. Roll it into a convenient log for effortless slicing and storage—ideal for meal prep or an instant flavor boost. Whether used as a finishing touch or a cooking essential, this homemade parsley butter will transform your culinary creations into gourmet delights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 30 grams fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Take the unsalted butter out of the refrigerator and let it soften at room temperature until it is pliable but not melted.
Finely chop the fresh parsley leaves. You can use a sharp chef’s knife or a food processor for a finer consistency.
Mince the garlic clove into very small pieces or use a garlic press to achieve a smooth texture.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Use a fork or spatula to evenly mix all ingredients. Make sure the parsley and seasonings are well-distributed throughout the butter.
Place a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper on a flat surface. Transfer the mixed butter onto it.
Shape the butter into a log by rolling it tightly in the plastic wrap or parchment paper, securing the ends by twisting them.
Refrigerate the parsley butter log for at least 1 hour or until it hardens. For quicker results, you can freeze it for 20-30 minutes.
Once hardened, slice the parsley butter into discs as needed, or unwrap and use as a spread or melting garnish for your dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.2 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.6 g | 283% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2394 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 7% | |
*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.
