Garlic Butter

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SERVES:

500g butter

Prep Time:

12 minutes

Cook Time:

1 hour to set

Make this simple garlic butter recipe at home using just 4 ingredients you're likely to already have on hand!

Trust us, you'll quickly become addicted to keeping a batch of this garlicky goodness in your fridge to add depth and flavour to countless dishes. This zingy, seasoned butter is perfect for spreading, cooking with, or adding the finishing touch to meat or veggies.

_{Ways to use garlic butter:}

Garlic Bread: Spread onto sliced baguette and toast until golden.
Grilled Meats & Seafood: Melt over steaks, grilled chicken, prawns, or salmon for extra flavour.
Roasted Vegetables: Toss with potatoes, carrots, or asparagus before roasting.
Pasta Sauce: Stir into freshly cooked pasta for a simple garlic butter sauce.
Mashed Potatoes: Mix into mashed potatoes for a rich, garlicky taste.

_INGREDIENTS:

500g butter, softened
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp dried parsley
Salt to taste

You can also try different herbs like tarragon, basil or coriander for a unique twist!

_{INSTRUCTIONS:}

Leave the butter at room temperature until softened
Meanwhile use a blender, pestle and mortar or fine grater to mince up the garlic
In a bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, and salt. Adjust the salt level if using unsalted butter. Add the dried parsley and mix well until fully incorporated.
Shape and store: Place the butter mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper and roll it into a log. Refrigerate until firm. Once set, slice into portions or keep whole and slice as you need. Store in an airtight container.

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