Herb Compound Butter for Steaks Recipe

Herb Compound Butter log cut into slices on a black platter

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Herb Compound Butter for Steaks Recipe

Compound butters are a great way to jazz up grilled meats or vegetables. This is a simple garlic and herb compound butter that is perfect served over a grilled steak.

Prep Time5

Course: Breakfast, dinner

Cuisine: American, grilled

Keyword: compound butter, compound butter for steaks, compound butter recipe, Herb Compound Butter

Servings: log

Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge

Cost: $5

Equipment

1 Small bowl
1 Micro plane grater
Plastic Wrap Or parchment paper. If storing long term use plastic wrap.

Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter One stick at room temperature.
½ tablespoon chopped rosemary
½ tablespoon chopped sage
1 clove garlic, grated (or very finely minced)
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Combine: Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix well to combine. Using plastic wrap or parchment paper form into a log. Place into refrigerator to harden up for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Serve: Cut into rounds and serve over a hot steak or vegetables.

Notes

To use on steak: grill steak as directed, then while the steak is resting place a round of compound butter over the hot steak while it rests, allowing it to slowly melt into that delicious steak.

Softening Butter: It it's last minute and the butter is firm or cold, microwave the butter in a glass bowl for 10 second increments until it's soft. You don't want the butter to melt as that will separate some of the fats.

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