Garlic Herb Butter Parsley (Print Version)

Creamy butter infused with garlic and parsley, ideal for spreading or adding flavor to meals.

# What You Need:

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

02 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

04 - 1 teaspoon fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

05 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped (optional)

06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

01 - In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic, parsley, chives, and thyme until evenly incorporated.

02 - Add sea salt and ground black pepper; stir thoroughly to blend flavors.

03 - Taste and modify seasoning as desired to balance flavors.

04 - Transfer the mixture onto parchment paper or plastic wrap and form into a log or pack into a container.

05 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and firm the butter.

06 - Slice as needed and use to complement breads, grilled meats, or vegetables.

01 -

It transforms plain bread, vegetables, and meat into something restaurant-quality with zero cooking involved.
You can make a batch in under ten minutes and keep it ready for the week—your future self will thank you.
It tastes like you've been cooking all day when really you've just combined five ingredients.

02 -

The garlic needs to be minced very fine, not just chopped, because lumps of garlic feel raw and sharp when you bite into them instead of distributing their flavor throughout the butter.
Don't mix while the butter is warm or it will break into separated greasy pools and never come back together properly.

03 -

Freeze your butter in a log on parchment paper, then transfer it to a freezer bag once solid—this saves space and lets you slice off exactly what you need.
Always taste before chilling because cold flavors taste muted; what seems perfectly seasoned at room temperature might need a pinch more salt once it's cold.