Our Favorite Steak Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
103 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Our Favorite Steak Butter
Description
This compound butter starts with softened butter mixed with chopped fresh parsley and thyme, minced garlic (or garlic powder for milder flavor), lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. A hand mixer is used to whip the ingredients until they are fully incorporated and the butter becomes airy, which helps it melt evenly when applied to hot food.
The mixture is then shaped into a log using plastic wrap and refrigerated until firm. This butter can be sliced into medallions to melt over steak, vegetables, or other dishes, imparting herbaceous, garlic, and subtle smoky notes.
Fresh garlic gives a stronger flavor, while roasted or powdered garlic softens it. Salt is used liberally to season the butter. The compound butter can be prepared up to one week ahead or frozen in portions for longer storage, making it convenient for quick finishing touches.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, fresh leaves
- 1 clove garlic minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Spread onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a small log, tying the ends of the wrap.
- Keep in the refrigerator until it is hard.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for bolder flavor or substitute roasted/garlic powder for something milder.
- Whipping the butter with a hand mixer incorporates air, improving melt quality on hot dishes.
- Season generously with salt to properly enhance the steak or vegetables.
- Can be made one week in advance and kept refrigerated or frozen in portions for longer storage.
- Great not only on steak but also delicious melted over vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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