Garlic butter, also known as beurre à la bourguignonne, is a compound butter used as a flavoring for many dishes or as a condiment.
[1] It is composed of butter and garlic mixed into a paste.
In the United States, garlic butter in small cups is sometimes served with seafood (such as lobster), pizza, or breadsticks as a dip.
To prolong shelf life, the dip may use clarified butter or flavored oils.
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