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Garlic Butter Recipe (4 Simple Ingredients)

Whip up easy garlic butter with just butter, garlic & parsley in 2 mins. Perfect for steak, chicken, & veggies. It keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge!
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French, Mediterranean
Keyword: buttery, easy, Garlic Butter, herb-infused, quick
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Author: Karina Carrel

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or spread of choice, softened at room temperature
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or 2 teaspoon dry parsley
  • 2 pinches salt to taste if using unsalted butter
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Instructions

  • Add all ingredients into a small serving bowl.
  • Mix well with a spoon or fork until the garlic and herbs are evenly combined.
  • Serve immediately over sweet corn, steak, warm bread, or vegetables.

Notes

  • Butter: If using salted butter, omit the added salt listed in the ingredients. Taste as you go!
  • Herbs: Feel free to add other herbs like dried oregano, fresh rosemary, or thyme depending on what you are serving it with.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg