Easy Garlic Butter – Ready in 2 Minutes

This quick garlic butter combines butter, garlic and parsley for a flavorful spread that elevates any dish.

• Prep2 min
• Total2 min
• DifficultyEasy
• Servings16

Garlic butter is one of those simple yet magical condiments that transforms a plain piece of bread, steak or vegetables into something special. With just four everyday ingredients, this recipe comes together in under two minutes and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

You can use salted or unsalted butter depending on your preference, and the garlic can be fresh or powdered. The parsley adds a fresh, herby note that balances the richness of the butter, making it perfect for corn, grilled meats or roasted potatoes.

Ingredients

Metric (g, ml, °C)US (cups, oz, °F)

Servings −

16

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

Converted amounts are rounded.

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Method

1. Place the softened butter in a small serving bowl.
2. Add the minced garlic (or garlic powder) and the chopped fresh parsley (or dry parsley).
3. Add a pinch or two of salt, especially if using unsalted butter.
4. Mix everything together with a spoon or fork until the garlic and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the butter.
5. Serve the garlic butter immediately over hot sweet corn, grilled steak, warm bread, roasted vegetables, or any dish you like.

💡 Tips

• For best flavor, use fresh garlic and fresh parsley. Garlic powder and dried parsley are good substitutes.
• Store leftover garlic butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• You can shape the butter into a log using plastic wrap, then slice off rounds as needed.

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Inspired by a recipe from Cafe Delites