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Keto friendly herb butter is shown on the counter next to garlic and herbs.
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Homemade Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

Homemade Garlic Herb Butter is the best rich and flavorful topping for steak or prime rib! Keep the compound butter in the refrigerator or freezer to always have on hand for spreading on bread, veggies, pasta, chicken, or shrimp.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: sauce, Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 tablespoons

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter room temperature*
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp. rosemary fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. thyme fresh, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley fresh, finely chopped

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl cream the butter with a spoon or fork until smooth.
    ½ cup butter
  • Add garlic and herbs. Stir until just mixed. Serve immediately or shape into a log.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp. rosemary, 1 tsp. thyme, 2 Tbsp. parsley
  • To Shape into a Log: Tear off a 12-inch long piece of wax paper and place garlic butter towards the end of it. Shape it into what resembles a 6-8-inch long log.
  • Pull the wax paper over the garlic butter and begin to roll it, reinforcing the log shape as you go. Once completely rolled up, twist the ends until tight.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving or up to overnight. Serve with steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or as a spread on bread. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • If vegan or dairy-free, you can also use Earth Balance’s “butter” sticks in place of the butter.
  • If on a Paleo or Whole30 diet, feel free to substitute ghee butter in place of the regular butter to fit your dietary needs.
  • Use a good quality butter for best results. Depending on your taste preference, you can use salted or unsalted butter.
  • To Store: Seal in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Since the herbs are fresh, the flavor will lose a bit of its potency the longer it is stored.
  • To Freeze: Keep it tightly wrapped in wax paper and then place in a ziplock bag or plastic, freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg