Garlic Butter Spread (Printable version)

A flavorful garlic butter blend perfect for spreading, finishing, or tossing with various dishes.

# What you need:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

02 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

05 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

01 - In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice if using, salt, and black pepper.

02 - Mix thoroughly with a spatula or fork until evenly combined and smooth.

03 - Taste the mixture and adjust salt or pepper as desired.

04 - Transfer the butter mixture onto parchment paper or plastic wrap, roll into a log and twist ends to seal, or place in an airtight container.

05 - Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to develop.

06 - Use as a spread on warm bread, melted over steaks, or stirred into cooked vegetables or pasta.

01 -

It transforms everyday meals into something special with almost no effort.
You can make it ahead and keep it ready in the fridge or freezer for busy nights.
The flavor is richer and fresher than anything you can buy at the store.

02 -

If your butter is too cold, it will never mix smoothly, let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes first.
Mincing the garlic finely is crucial, big chunks can taste harsh and overwhelm every bite.
Taste before you roll it up, once its wrapped and chilled, fixing the seasoning becomes a hassle.

03 -

Always use unsalted butter so you control the salt level, salted butter can make the final result too salty.
Let the rolled log chill completely before slicing, it will cut cleanly and look much prettier on the plate.
If you are freezing it, wrap the log tightly in parchment first, then again in foil to prevent freezer burn.