Whipped Garlic Butter with Crispy Shallots and Honey Recipe
This Whipped Garlic Butter with Crispy Shallots and Honey is a delightful and flavorful spread perfect for elevating your crusty bread. Combining the rich creaminess of whipped butter with the sweet crunch of fried shallots and garlic, and finished with a hint of honey and lemon zest, this recipe creates a luscious condiment that is both indulgent and aromatic. Ideal as an appetizer or accompaniment to your favorite dishes, it’s easy to prepare and brings gourmet flair to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Enough to serve 6-8 as a spread
- Category: Spread
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Western
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crispy Shallots and Garlic
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Olive oil, enough for frying
For the Whipped Butter
- 8 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1–2 tbsp garlic shallot oil (reserved oil from frying shallots and garlic)
To Serve
- Honey, for drizzling
- Flaky salt, to taste
- Crusty bread, warmed
Instructions
- Fry the Shallots and Garlic: Place the thinly sliced shallots and garlic cloves in a cold medium skillet, then pour in enough olive oil to fully cover them. Set the pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute to gradually warm the oil, then reduce the heat to low. Fry gently, separating the slices with chopsticks or a spatula, until the shallots and garlic turn lightly golden and crispy, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the flavored oil for the butter. Once cooled, roughly chop the crispy shallots and garlic.
- Whip the Butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature unsalted butter, heavy cream, lemon zest, and 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved garlic shallot oil. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the mixture until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble and Serve: To serve, spoon a portion of the whipped garlic butter into a serving dish. Sprinkle some of the crispy chopped shallots and garlic on top. Repeat layering with butter and shallots until all the butter has been used, creating a stacked tower. Finish with an ample sprinkle of the crispy shallots and garlic, a drizzle of honey for sweetness, and a pinch of flaky salt to enhance the flavors. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread for spreading.
Notes
- Be patient when frying the shallots and garlic on low heat to avoid burning and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Use room temperature butter to ensure smooth whipping and light texture.
- The reserved garlic shallot oil imparts a deeper flavor to the whipped butter; do not discard it.
- Adjust the amount of honey to taste depending on your preferred level of sweetness.
- This butter is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring back to room temperature and re-whip before serving.
Keywords: whipped garlic butter, crispy shallots, garlic shallot oil, honey butter spread, homemade compound butter, appetizer spread, crusty bread topping
