Description
Few culinary touches elevate a steak quite like a pat of melting compound butter. This easy compound butter for steak is a blend of creamy, unsalted butter mixed with fresh herbs, garlic, and a touch of citrus zest to brighten every bite. When spread over a hot, freshly cooked steak, it melts slowly, infusing the meat with a rich, savory aroma and a burst of gourmet flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Let butter soften at room temperature for 30–45 minutes.
2. Finely chop parsley, thyme, rosemary; mince garlic; zest lemon.
3. Place softened butter in a bowl and mix with herbs, garlic, zest, salt, and pepper.
4. Transfer mixture onto parchment or plastic wrap and roll into a log.
5. Refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze for 30–40 minutes until firm.
6. Slice and serve over hot steak. Store leftovers refrigerated or frozen.
Notes
Use unsalted butter to control seasoning.
Keep herbs dry to prevent spoilage.
Taste and adjust seasoning before chilling.
Freeze in slices for up to 3 months.
Use on steak, chicken, fish, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 72
- Fat: 11.5
- Saturated Fat: 7.3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0.2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0.1
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: compound butter, steak butter, flavored butter