Easy Garlic Compound Butter (How to Make at Home)
This Compound Garlic Butter is a delicious and easy-to-make condiment to enhance your meals!
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 119kcal
Equipment
- Sushi Rolling Mat optional
- Wooden Corner Spoon Our favorite
- Herb Mincer Our favorite
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 minced Shallots minced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ cup Butter softened (can be unsalted if you prefer)
- 2 Tablespoons chives Fresh, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Flat Leaf Parsley also known as Italian parsley, minced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once oil is hot, add shallots and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic to the skillet and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Remove skillet from heat and allow shallots and garlic to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter with the cooled shallots, garlic, freshly chopped chives, and parsley.
- Season with salt to taste, up to 1 teaspoon if using unsalted butter. Avoid salting if using salted butter.
- Thoroughly mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Place the mixed butter onto a piece of parchment paper.
- Carefully wrap and roll the butter in parchment paper to form a cylindrical shape.
- Refrigerate the wrapped butter for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Mix thoroughly: Ensure that all the ingredients are evenly mixed throughout the butter. This guarantees each slice of compound butter has a consistent flavor profile.
- Chill properly: Refrigerate the compound butter for at least 30 minutes to ensure it sets correctly and is firm enough to slice. For a quicker set, consider placing it in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
- Use quality ingredients: Since the butter carries the flavors of the ingredients mixed into it, opt for high-quality, fresh herbs and garlic for the best taste.
- Customize to taste: The recipe is quite flexible, so don't hesitate to adjust the quantities of garlic, herbs, or shallots based on your personal preference.
- Experiment with shapes: While a log is traditional, feel free to shape your compound butter into balls or use silicone molds for decorative shapes, making them great for special occasions.
- Allow to soften slightly before serving: Take the compound butter out of the fridge a few minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly. This makes spreading it on bread or melting it over hot dishes easier.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg