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Compound Butter for Steak

Irresistibly Easy Compound Butter for Steak That Delights

This compound butter for steak elevates your dish from good to extraordinary with just a dollop.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with plant-based butter for vegan option.
Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (parsley, chives, thyme) Feel free to swap according to season.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Lime can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or spatula
  • Parchment paper or plastic wrap
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soften Butter: Take unsalted butter out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until softened.
  2. Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop fresh herbs, mince garlic, and zest the lemon.
  3. Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, chopped herbs, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and seasoning.
  4. Shape and Chill: Transfer mixture to parchment paper, roll into a log, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve: Once chilled, slice rounds and place atop hot steak before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Chill longer for better flavor infusion. Unused compound butter can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for three months.

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