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The Best Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

Try the best garlic herb butter! Made with garlic and fragrant herbs, it adds amazing flavor to any dish. Spread on bread, melt on steak, or toss with hot veggies.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dips, Sauces and Dressings
Cuisine: German
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Microplane or garlic press
  • Jar with lid or another airtight container

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter salted or unsalted, 250 g/ 9 oz, at room temperature, Note 1
  • 1 small bunch parsley Note 2
  • 1 small bunch basil
  • 1-2 sprigs oregano
  • 3-4 sprigs thyme
  • 5-7 cloves garlic according to size and taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or white pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt if using unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Allow the butter to come to room temperature; it should be soft and spreadable but not melty.
    2 sticks/ 250 g butter
  • Garlic and herbs: Wash and dry them thoroughly. Remove their stems and chop the leaves very finely. Grate the garlic cloves on the microplane or use a garlic press.
    1 small bunch of parsley + 1 small bunch of basil + 1-2 sprigs oregano + 3-4 sprigs thyme + 5-7 garlic cloves
  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stirring them with a spoon, fork, or spatula, and ensure even distribution.
    butter + herbs + garlic + 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce + 2 teaspoon lemon juice + ¼ teaspoon pepper + salt (See Note 1)
  • Transfer the butter to a small jar with a lid or another airtight container and refrigerate it.
  • Serve: Allow it to come to room temperature before serving.

Notes

  1. Butter: You can use salted or unsalted butter, but adjust the salt you add accordingly. I always use unsalted butter and ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt. If using salted butter, start with a pinch of salt and add more according to taste.
  2. Herbs: A total of 20 g/ 0.7 oz herbs weighed after removing the stalks. You can variate the herbs according to taste and what’s available.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 315mg | Sugar: 12g