How to Make Garlic Butter with Ghee (Better Than Regular Garlic Butter)
Garlic butter is one of the most versatile things you can make in the kitchen. Spread it on bread, toss it with pasta, finish a steak, or drizzle it over roasted vegetables. Now imagine making it with ghee instead of butter.
Richer. Nuttier. No milk solids. Just pure, golden flavor.
Why Use Ghee Instead of Butter?
Regular butter has a smoke point of around 350°F and contains milk solids that can brown quickly during cooking.
Ghee has a smoke point of around 485°F and contains no milk solids, making it an excellent choice for gently cooking garlic. While garlic itself can still burn if cooked over high heat, ghee provides a stable cooking fat that helps develop rich, even flavor.
Simple Ghee Garlic Butter Recipe
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons Golden Pure Ghee
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4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder for a milder flavor)
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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Squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
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Melt the ghee in a small saucepan over low to medium heat.
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Add the minced garlic and cook gently for 1–2 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant but not browned.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, salt, and lemon juice, if using.
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Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Let it soften slightly before using if chilled.
Total time: 5 minutes.
How to Use Ghee Garlic Butter
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Garlic bread: Brush onto sliced bread and toast under the broiler for 2–3 minutes.
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Steak: Spoon over a resting steak just before serving.
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Pasta: Toss with cooked pasta, grated Parmesan, and fresh herbs.
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Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in the garlic ghee for 2–3 minutes per side.
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Roasted vegetables: Drizzle over broccoli, asparagus, or green beans before or after roasting.
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Rice: Stir a spoonful into hot rice for an instant burst of flavor.
Make-Ahead Ghee Garlic Butter
Want it ready whenever you need it? Pour the finished garlic ghee into an ice cube tray and freeze. Pop out a cube whenever you want a quick flavor boost—it melts beautifully into a hot pan.
Why Golden Pure Ghee Makes the Difference
Great garlic butter starts with great ghee. Golden Pure Ghee is slow-cooked in small batches from grass-fed butter to develop a rich, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with fresh garlic, herbs, vegetables, meats, and bread.
One jar. Endless possibilities.
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