Description

Compound butter for steak is the ultimate way to elevate a simple grilled or seared steak into a luxurious, restaurant-quality meal. Packed with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and spices, this creamy butter melts into the hot meat, creating a luscious finishing sauce with zero fuss.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

Zest of 1 lemon

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Optional: 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary or thyme, pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions

Soften the Butter: Let butter sit at room temperature for 30 minutes until pliable.
Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop parsley and any other herbs. Mince garlic and zest the lemon.
Mix: In a bowl, combine softened butter with all ingredients. Mash with a fork until evenly mixed.
Shape: Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap or parchment paper. Roll into a log and twist ends to seal.
Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm. For longer storage, freeze.
Serve: Slice a round and place on hot steak right before serving. Let it melt for rich flavor.