Parsley Butter Recipe

Elevate your everyday meals with this vibrant Parsley Butter! Ready in minutes (chilling time excluded!), this herb butter is a game-changer for frozen or canned vegetables, adding a burst of fresh flavor. Simply heat your veggies and add a dollop of this delicious butter for an instant upgrade. Perfect on corn on the cob, this recipe also works wonderfully with margarine as a substitute for butter. Using dried parsley? No problem! Just use 1 1/2 times the amount specified in the recipe. A simple yet impressive recipe for weeknight dinners and special occasions alike!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 185 mins
Calories 1657.3 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Parsley Butter

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How to Make Parsley Butter

  1. Let 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter soften to room temperature.
  2. Add 1/2 cup (packed) fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped, to a mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper to the bowl.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  5. Beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  6. Gradually add the parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to the butter, beating until well combined.
  7. Pack the parsley butter into small molds, crocks, or roll into balls using a melon baller.
  8. Chill for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
  9. Store leftover parsley butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

587g

Carbs

1g