Roasted Garlic Herb Butter Recipe
Make the best roasted garlic herb butter with this easy recipe! Perfect for steaks, bread, seafood, and vegetables, this rich, creamy butter is packed with the mellow sweetness of roasted garlic and the freshness of aromatic herbs.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Foil
- Mixing bowl
- Fork or whisk
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 head garlic roasted
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs parsley, thyme, rosemary, or chives, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the top off a garlic bulb to expose the cloves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil.
- Roast for 35–40 minutes until golden and soft.
- Let cool, then squeeze out the cloves.
- Prepare the Butter:
- In a bowl, mash the roasted garlic into a smooth paste.
- Add softened butter, chopped herbs, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Mix until fully combined.
- Store and Use:
- Transfer the butter to parchment paper, shape it into a log, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Use on steak, bread, vegetables, seafood, or pasta.
- Recipe Notes & Tips:
- For a smoky flavor, add ½ tsp smoked paprika.
- For a spicier kick, mix in red pepper flakes.
- For a cheesy twist, add grated Parmesan.
- Store in an airtight container for 2 weeks in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add ½ tsp smoked paprika.
- For a spicier kick, mix in red pepper flakes.
- For a cheesy twist, add grated Parmesan.
- Store in an airtight container for 2 weeks in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 119mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 635IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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