Garlic Butter Popcorn
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels (unpopped)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh minced garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (if popping on the stovetop)
Instructions
- Pop the Kernels: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add three “test” kernels. Once they pop, add the rest of the kernels in an even layer. Cover the pot with a lid and shake it occasionally. Once the popping slows down to 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat and pour the popcorn into a large bowl.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter over low heat. If using fresh garlic, sauté it in the butter for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. If using garlic powder, simply whisk it into the melted butter along with the salt until well combined.
- Combine and Toss: Slowly drizzle half of the garlic butter over the popcorn. Use a large spoon or your hands to toss the popcorn gently. Drizzle the remaining butter and toss again to ensure every piece is evenly coated. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
- Final Seasoning: Taste a piece of popcorn and add extra salt if necessary. Give it one final toss and serve immediately while the butter is warm and the popcorn is at its crunchiest.
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