Garlic Herb Butter
This Garlic Herb Butter is a rich, flavorful compound butter made with fresh garlic, parsley, chives, and thyme blended into creamy butter. Perfect for spreading on bread, melting over steak, seafood, or vegetables, this easy Garlic Herb Butter recipe takes just minutes to prepare and adds gourmet flavor to everyday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French-Inspired / American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Place softened butter in a medium mixing bowl.
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Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, thyme leaves, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
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Mix thoroughly with a fork or spatula until evenly combined.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Transfer butter mixture onto parchment paper or plastic wrap.
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Shape into a log and roll tightly, twisting the ends to seal.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
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Slice and serve as desired.
Notes
Use roasted garlic instead of raw for a milder, sweeter flavor.Add crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat.Mix in grated Parmesan for extra savory depth.Fresh herbs provide the best flavor, but dried herbs can be used (reduce quantity to one-third).Butter must be softened for smooth mixing and even flavor distribution
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/garlic-herb-butter/
