Homemade Garlic Butter
This homemade garlic butter is a foundational building block of flavor that transforms simple meals into memorable family dinners. Made with fresh garlic, whipped butter, and a touch of parsley, it is silky, aromatic, and utterly essential. Use it to elevate steaks, bread, vegetables, and pasta with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4-5 large cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or 1/4 teaspoon table salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Peel the garlic cloves and smash them gently with the flat side of your knife. Finely mince the garlic until it is almost a paste.
- 2
Place the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl. Using a sturdy fork or rubber spatula, mash and stir the butter until it is smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.
- 3
Add the minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley to the whipped butter. Stir vigorously until everything is fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
- 4
Scoop the butter onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Form it into a log shape, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Wrap the plastic tightly around the log, twisting the ends to seal and compact it.
- 5
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, or freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to use, unwrap and slice off a pat to melt over hot food.
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