Description
This Spicy Garlic Herb Butter is a creamy, zesty spread packed with roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and a subtle kick of red pepper. Perfect for bread, steaks, veggies, and more, it’s a flavor bomb you’ll want to keep on hand at all times.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or roasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F if roasting garlic. Wrap garlic cloves in foil with a bit of oil and roast for 20 minutes until soft and golden.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter with garlic, herbs, red pepper, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Lay parchment paper or plastic wrap on your work surface.
- Spoon butter onto the center and roll into a log or pack into a ramekin.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Before serving, sprinkle with extra herbs or chili flakes if desired.
- Slice or scoop and enjoy on bread, veggies, pasta, and more.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for a richer taste.
- Roast garlic for a sweeter, mellow flavor.
- Double the recipe and freeze for future use.
- Add smoked paprika for a hint of depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg