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A cooked steak in a cast iron skillet topped with a pat of herb butter, with rosemary sprigs and sizzling juices surrounding it.
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Compound Butter for Steak

This Compound Butter for Steak is rich, flavorful, and easy to make. Melt it over hot steak for the perfect finishing touch.
Course condiment
Cuisine American
Keyword butter for steak, compound butter, steak butter
Prep Time 7 minutes
chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 108kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick, softened
  • 1 head roasted garlic mashed
  • 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Leave the butter out at room temperature for 30–60 minutes until it’s soft but not melted.
  • In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, mashed roasted garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
  • Mash and mix everything until fully combined.*
  • Give it a quick taste. Add a pinch of salt or herbs if you want it punchier.
  • Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, roll into a log, twist the ends, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm it up.
  • Remove butter from refrigerator, unwrap, and slice into 8 even pats.
  • Grill or cook your steak to desired temperature. If grilling remove to a plate. If cooking on the stovetop, leave in pan.
  • Immediately place pats of butter onto steaks to melt. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

*You can also use a mini food processor for a smoother blend, but it's not necessary.

Storage Instructions

Make Ahead-
Prepare the compound butter up to a week in advance. Chill or freeze until ready to use.
Refrigerator-
Store tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freezer-
Wrap in plastic, place in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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