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Flavorful Compound Herb Butter Recipe for Perfect Steak Every Time

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This flavorful compound herb butter combines fresh rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest to elevate your steak with a rich, herby finish. It whips up quickly and adds a delicious, creamy topping that melts perfectly over hot steak.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, stripped and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Soften the butter by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until spreadable but not melted.
  2. Finely chop the rosemary, thyme leaves, and flat-leaf parsley. Mince the garlic cloves.
  3. Using a microplane or fine grater, zest one lemon to collect about 1 teaspoon of zest, avoiding the white pith.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped herbs, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Fold gently but thoroughly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until evenly mixed.
  5. Scoop the butter mixture onto plastic wrap or parchment paper and form into a log about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter by rolling tightly and twisting the ends.
  6. Refrigerate the butter log for at least 1 hour until firm. Alternatively, chill in the freezer for 20-30 minutes but do not freeze solid.
  7. When steak is nearly done cooking, slice ¼-inch (0.6 cm) rounds of the herb butter and place on top of the hot steak to melt.

Notes

Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture. Fresh herbs are preferred; if using dried, halve the quantity. Chill the butter log thoroughly before slicing to prevent melting too fast on steak. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months. Variations include adding cayenne for spice, increasing garlic, or swapping herbs seasonally.

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