Description
Garlic butter is a quick and powerful kitchen staple that adds instant flavor to everything from steak to seafood. With just a few ingredients, you can create a rich, aromatic spread that turns everyday meals into something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Optional: pinch of salt
- Optional: herbs like rosemary, thyme, or chives
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Soften butter by letting it sit at room temperature until spreadable.
- Mince or crush garlic finely. Roast first if you prefer a milder flavor.
- In a bowl, mix butter, garlic, parsley, and any optional herbs or lemon juice.
- Stir until garlic is evenly blended and butter is smooth.
- Taste and adjust with salt or pepper as needed.
- Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
Notes
Crush garlic into a paste for better flavor spread. Use good quality butter. Garlic butter is perfect for steak, seafood, bread, or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg