Simple Homemade Garlic Butter

It doesn’t get easier than this—an instant way to add bold, rich flavor to almost any dish.

This homemade garlic butter is quick to make and packed with flavor. Whether you’re topping fish, shrimp, steak, or warm bread, just a small amount goes a long way. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe offers simplicity, freshness, and bold taste.

We love using it to make quick garlic bread or to elevate a freshly seared steak. One small scoop can completely transform your meal.

Creamy garlic butter with fresh parsley, ready to enhance any dish with its rich flavor.

This simple flavorful homemade garlic butter is an easy way to elevate steak and bread—perfect for a quick upgrade to any busy weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients Notes

Unsalted Butter – We prefer unsalted butter because it lets us control the salt level. If you're using salted butter, simply reduce or skip the added salt.

Garlic Cloves – Fresh garlic gives this butter its bold, savory flavor. Mince it finely so the garlic distributes evenly throughout the butter.

Parsley – Fresh parsley adds a bright, slightly earthy flavor and gives the finished garlic butter a fresh pop of color.

Black Pepper – Freshly ground black pepper adds a little warmth and complements the garlic without overpowering it.

Himalayan Pink Sea Salt – A small amount of salt brings the butter, garlic, and parsley flavors together. Adjust to taste, especially if you're using salted butter.

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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

• 2 twists fresh black pepper

• 1–2 twists Himalayan pink salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Soften the Butter

Let the unsalted butter soften at room temperature until it's easy to stir. Softened butter blends much more easily with the garlic and seasonings.

Step 2: Add the Garlic and Seasonings

Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, black pepper, and Himalayan Pink Sea Salt to the softened butter.

Step 3: Mix Until Combined

Stir everything together until the garlic and parsley are evenly distributed throughout the butter.

Step 4: Taste and Adjust

Taste a small amount and adjust the salt, black pepper, or garlic to your preference. If you want a stronger garlic flavor, add another finely minced clove.

Step 5: Use or Store

Use the garlic butter immediately, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. Let refrigerated garlic butter soften slightly before spreading.

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Tips for Making Homemade Garlic Butter

Use softened butter, not melted butter. Softened butter blends with the garlic and parsley while keeping the finished mixture spreadable.

Mince the garlic finely. Smaller pieces distribute more evenly through the butter and give you garlic flavor in every bite.

Taste before adding more salt. If you're using salted butter, you may not need additional salt at all.

Make it ahead. Garlic butter can be prepared ahead and refrigerated so it's ready whenever you need it for dinner.

Freeze extra garlic butter. If you make more than you need, portion it into small amounts and freeze it. Thaw only what you need for future meals.