Garlic Herb Butter

Garlic Herb Butter

Softened butter whipped with garlic and fresh herbs into a fragrant, spreadable topping.

Total 40 min Makes 16 oz Calories 102/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

This compound butter blends roasted-sweet garlic with chopped parsley, chives, and thyme for a versatile finishing touch. Spread it on warm bread, melt it over grilled steak or vegetables, or stir it into pasta for a quick burst of flavor. It comes together in minutes and can be made ahead and chilled or frozen for later use.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Method

  1. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.

  2. Mash and stir the mixture with a rubber spatula or fork until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the butter.

  3. Transfer the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape into a log, twisting the ends to seal.

  4. Chill the wrapped butter in the refrigerator until firm.

  5. Slice into rounds as needed, or store the whole log wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Garlic Herb Butter

This compound butter blends roasted-sweet garlic with chopped parsley, chives, and thyme for a versatile finishing touch. Spread it on warm bread, melt it over grilled steak or vegetables, or stir it into pasta for a quick burst of flavor. It comes together in minutes and can be made ahead and chilled or frozen for later use.

40 min 16 oz 102 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Method

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.

  2. 2

    Mash and stir the mixture with a rubber spatula or fork until the herbs and garlic are evenly distributed throughout the butter.

  3. 3

    Transfer the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape into a log, twisting the ends to seal.

  4. 4

    Chill the wrapped butter in the refrigerator until firm.

  5. 5

    Slice into rounds as needed, or store the whole log wrapped tightly in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.