Description
A simple and delicious garlic butter recipe that enhances the flavor of various dishes.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226 grams), softened to room temperature
- Garlic cloves: 4-6, minced
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: unsalted butter, fresh garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the garlic by peeling and mincing it finely.
- In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Store the garlic butter in a serving dish or roll it into a log shape using plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter for better control over saltiness.
- Fresh garlic provides the best flavor.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices for variations.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: garlic butter, recipe, spread, cooking, condiment