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    Home » Recipes » Sauces » Garlic Butter

    Garlic Butter

    Published: Mar 1, 2023 Modified: Mar 21, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    My Garlic Butter recipe is the key to making any recipe amazing! Make this easy sauce recipe in one bowl using only 3 ingredients. Garlic herb butter sauce complements bread, vegetables, meat, pizza, and seafood – you are going to want to use this delicious sauce on everything!

    Try all your favorite recipes with my flavored garlic butter recipe. It’s keto-friendly and gluten-free!

    Garlic Butter Recipe in small glass bowl with knife
    Jump to:
    • Garlic Butter Sauce
    • Garlic Butter Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Make Garlic Butter
    • How to Make Butter Garlic Sauce
    • Garlic Butter FAQs
    • Garlic Butter Sauce for Pasta
    • Garlic Butter Recipe for Steak
    • Homemade Garlic Butter for Shrimp
    • Butter Garlic Sauce for Crabs
    • Homemade Garlic Bread
    • Garlic Butter for Vegetables
    • Garlic Butter Pizza
    • Garlic Butter Chicken and Turkey
    • Garlic Butter Burger
    • Garlic Butter Potatoes
    • Butter Garlic Salmon
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Garlic Butter Sauce

    Does it really get any better than good homemade garlic butter? You will want to add it to EVERYTHING, trust me!

    This recipe is so simple but adds a special touch to any meal no matter what protein you’re cooking. The best part about making homemade butter with garlic is that it really is as simple as it sounds.

    You can make this easy recipe as either a solid compound butter to top steaks, bread, and more, or use it as a sauce for recipes like pasta or as a dip. It’s the perfect recipe if you’re on a keto meal plan- it’s keto-friendly and makes every meal taste incredible!

    I made this garlic butter for my filet mignon. It was truly delicious. No steak sauce needed.

    @jequettabess
    Ingredients for Garlic Butter Recipe on a table

    Garlic Butter Recipe Ingredients

    • butter, salted 
    • garlic finely
    • parsley finely

    How to Make Garlic Butter

    1. Let your butter reach room temperature before you get started. When it’s nice and soft, add it to a bowl.
    2. Chop or press garlic and finely chop parsley. Add them to the bowl with the butter.
    3. Mix well until combined. That’s it! Perfect homemade garlic butter!

    Add it to one of your favorite steak recipes and you will wow your guests!

    How to Make Butter Garlic Sauce

    1. If you’re making my garlic butter recipe is a delicious sauce, you will have to melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes. Or microwave for 30 – 45 seconds.
    2. Chop or press the garlic and finely chop the parsley. Add them to the melted garlic.
    3. Mix well until combined.

    I love using this delicious garlic butter sauce on my steamed crabs and all seafood recipes.

    Garlic Butter FAQs

    Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh ones?

    I use 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley in this recipe. But in a pinch, I have used dried parsley and it works perfectly. I just add 2 tablespoons of dried parsley and it turns out just as delicious.

    How long does garlic butter last?

    It will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge and about 2 to 3 months in the freezer.

    How to store garlic butter?

    You can store garlic herb butter sauce for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator, or even freeze it to bring out as needed. Store it in the fridge rolled in plastic wrap as a log, or in an air-tight container or baggie.

    Holding a spoonful of garlic butter sauce over a container

    Garlic Butter Sauce for Pasta

    I love using this sauce for pasta. Add it to your favorite pasta, like angel hair, ziti, or linguine, and it will feel like a gourmet meal!

    1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1tablespoon of salt.
    2. Add your favorite pasta and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is almost done.
    3. While the pasta is cooking, place a large pan over medium heat. Add ½ cup of garlic butter and let it melt. Be careful not to overheat and burn it.
    4. When done cooking, drain the pasta, making sure to reserve ¼ cup of water. Add the pasta to the pan and toss the garlic butter recipe with the pasta and ¼ cup reserved pasta water.
    5. If desired, top with Parmesan, parsley, and additional salt and pepper. Serve immediately, and enjoy! I love this recipe for linguine pasta!

    Garlic Butter Recipe for Steak

    This recipe makes the perfect butter garlic steak sauce! Garlic compound butter is a perfect pairing for beef and steak is the best way to enjoy it. Let it melt over a juicy steak… there is nothing as delicious!

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    garlic butter steak bites in a black skillet with a wooden slotted spoon

    Homemade Garlic Butter for Shrimp

    There is nothing more delicious than shrimp with garlic butter dipping sauce!

    • Grilled Shrimp Recipe
    • Shrimp Linguine
    • Shrimp Shumai
    • Chinese Prawns
    Shrimp scampi linguine in a skillet with a wooden spoon
    Shrimp Scampi Linguine

    Butter Garlic Sauce for Crabs

    Try melting our butter garlic sauce with herbs over seafood for an incredible dinner! I love using this dipping sauce when I make crabs. It is amazing!

    • Grilled Crab Legs
    • Steamed Crab Legs

    Homemade Garlic Bread

    This is the best garlic spread for bread! The secret to great a garlic bread recipe is to keep it simple – which is exactly what this recipe is!

    1. Follow the recipe, but do not melt the spread. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    2. Spread onto your favorite bread (baguette or french bread works great) at room temperature. For cheesy garlic bread, sprinkle ¼ cup of mozzarella or Parmesan cheese on top.
    3. Place bread on a baking sheet and bake until bread is toasted and lightly brown approximately 5 minutes.

    One of my absolute favorite appetizers to make is this Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread.

    Close up of homemade french bread recipe slices

    Garlic Butter for Vegetables

    • Garlic butter mushrooms There are no words to describe how amazing they are, and they only take 10 minutes to make!
    • Garlic Roasted Small Potatoes are a perfect fit for this sauce, too. Give them a try! They are super easy to make and so crispy on the outside.
    • Instant Pot Green Beans with garlic butter sauce
    • Corn riblets with garlic butter
    Garlic butter button mushrooms in a cast iron skillet
    White Button Mushroom Recipe

    Garlic Butter Pizza

    When melted, this recipe makes the perfect garlic sauce dip for pairing with pizza! One of my favorite game-day appetizers is pizza twists dipped in this delicious garlic sauce.

    My newest obsession is homemade pizza rolls. They are super easy to make and are so incredibly delicious!

    Pizza Twists on a wooden board with marinara sauce on the side
    Puff Pastry Twist Pizza

    Garlic Butter Chicken and Turkey

    Compound butter for turkey is an absolute must-try. All you have to do is make the compound butter and rub the entire turkey with it. This is the absolute Thanksgiving turkey recipe! You won’t believe how crispy the skin gets and how much flavor it adds!

    You are guaranteed to get the juiciest chicken and turkey recipes!

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    Garlic Butter Burger

    Use this spread on your favorite burgers! It turns your ordinary burger into an over-the-top burger experience. My favorite recipe is this easy Air Fried Burger. You can use this sauce in any burger recipe.

    Air fryer burger with garlic butter spread cut in half on a piece of parchment paper over a wooden serving board

    Garlic Butter Potatoes

    This recipe is incredible for mashed potatoes. Up your potato game by making garlic butter mashed potatoes with one of our easy mashed potato recipes!

    • Foil Pack Potatoes
    • Creamer Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    • Grilled Potatoes

    Butter Garlic Salmon

    My new favorite way to cook salmon is by adding a dollop of this sauce on top. It is great on grilled salmon, baked salmon and even sous vide salmon.

    Sous vide salmon on a plate with orzo and lemon slices

    Fantastic and easy recipe! Thanks 🙂Love this recipe. Try our Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe and Compound Butter!

    📋 Recipe

    Garlic butter sauce dripping off a spoon onto steak

    Garlic Butter

    Isabel Laessig
    Make this EASY Garlic Butter Recipe with just 3 ingredients and one bowl! Garlic herb butter is the perfect complement to bread, vegetables, meats, and seafood. You will want to slather it on everything!
    4.80 from 53 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 102 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 sticks butter, salted (at room temperature)
    • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped or pressed
    • â…› cup parsley finely chopped
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients until well-combined.
      Garlic Butter Recipe
    • If you are using the recipe as a Butter spread, it will be ready to use. If you are using it as a Garlic Butter Sauce, add to a saucepan and heat on low for 3 minutes or until melted.
      Serve with everything from garlic butter steak bites to grilled crab legs, and enjoy!
      Garlic Butter Steak Bites

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    Notes

    Try garlic herb butter on beef, chicken, seafood, bread, vegetables, or in pasta! It’s a delicious complement to any meal. It’s especially amazing slathered on our Thanksgiving turkey recipe! Find the link at the beginning of the post.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 8mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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    1. Anita says

      December 04, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      I don’t like buying fresh herbs as the rest would get wasted. How much dried parsley would you suggest? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        December 07, 2020 at 11:30 am

        Hi Anita! Use 2 tsp. dried parsley in place of fresh parsley if you’re following the recipe exactly. If you’re making a different amount, you want to use 1 tsp. of dried per 1 Tbsp. you would use for fresh. Thank you for your question, and enjoy!

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    2. Kristin Belle Knudsen says

      May 31, 2021 at 7:53 am

      I only buy unsalted butter, so how much salt should I add per 2 sticks?

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        June 02, 2021 at 1:42 pm

        Hi Kristin! We would use about half a teaspoon of salt. This should be enough salt for 2 sticks of butter.
        Thank you for your question and enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Chris says

      May 08, 2023 at 4:49 pm

      How much minced garlic from a jar

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        May 10, 2023 at 11:35 am

        Hi Chris! About 1½ teaspoons. Garlic from a jar tends to lose a little of its flavor, so you may find you need to add more. But, I would start with that amount and mix in more only if you find it necessary. Enjoy!

        Reply

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