Garlic Herb Butter
Garlic herb butter is a culinary treasure that can transform any dish into a gourmet experience. This rich, creamy spread combines the robust flavors of fresh garlic and herbs with velvety unsalted butter, creating an irresistible topping for bread, meat, and vegetables. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make recipe will elevate your meals and delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend room temperature unsalted butter with minced garlic until creamy.
- Add finely chopped parsley and thyme along with lemon juice; mix until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Transfer the mixture onto parchment paper, roll into a log shape, and refrigerate for about an hour.
- Slice as needed and spread generously on warm bread or use as a topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg