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Easy Homemade Garlic Butter

Easy Homemade Garlic Butter

This easy homemade garlic butter takes just 5 minutes to make with butter, fresh garlic and parsley. Perfect for bread, steak, seafood, vegetables, potatoes and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 Serves
Course: Condiment, sauces
Cuisine: International
Calories: 135
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 125g Butter
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/8 Tsp Pepper

Method
 

  1. Add the softened butter to a small bowl.
  2. Add the finely minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and black pepper.
  3. Mix until everything is evenly combined and the garlic and herbs are well distributed.
  4. Taste and adjust the garlic, salt or pepper if needed.
  5. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
  6. For longer storage, portion into small amounts, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

For the best flavour, use softened butter and fresh garlic. Salted butter can be used, but reduce or omit the added salt. Refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Perfect for garlic bread, steak, seafood, vegetables, potatoes, pasta and grilled meats.