Description
A simple and delicious homemade garlic butter that enhances the flavors of various dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Combine softened butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice if using in a medium bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and roll it into a log shape.
- Twist the ends of the parchment to seal.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Slice and use as a spread for bread or as a topping for steak, seafood, or vegetables.
Notes
Store tightly wrapped in parchment or plastic wrap. Lasts about a week in the refrigerator or several months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg