Description
Perfect Steak Butter is an easy, flavorful addition to any steak. Packed with fresh herbs, garlic, and a hint of lemon zest, this butter melts perfectly over hot steaks, infusing every bite with rich, savory flavor. Whether you’re grilling, pan-searing, or roasting your steak, this butter is the ultimate finishing touch. Make ahead and store for later!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Place the butter mixture on a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap and roll into a log shape.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Slice the butter into rounds and place on top of a hot, cooked steak, allowing it to melt over the surface.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat, or a dash of Worcestershire sauce for a deeper flavor.
- This butter is versatile—try it on chicken, fish, or veggies for a quick flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 73mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Perfect Steak Butter, steak butter, herbed butter, compound butter