Herb Butter for Steak

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Put leftover fresh herbs to good use with this herb butter recipe that's easy to make with your favorite herbs. Simply place a portion of the compound butter on top of cooked steak and let it melt into a sauce, just like a fancy steakhouse would do!

Submitted by Bibi
Updated on November 20, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Chill Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, divided

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

  • aluminum foil or parchment paper

Directions

  1. Place 7 tablespoons softened, unsalted butter in a small mixing bowl.

  2. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cooked garlic into reserved softened butter.

  3. Press minced fresh herbs into the garlic-butter mixture using a rubber spatula, stirring and pressing until evenly distributed. Season with sea salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until slightly firmed up, about 20 minutes.

  4. Turn mixture out onto a 9x12-inch strip of aluminum foil or parchment paper.

  5. Form mixture into a log, about 6 inches long and 1 inch thick. Roll herb butter up in the foil or parchment, twisting the ends and closing with a twist tie or rubber band.

  6. Return to the refrigerator until firmed up, about 40 minutes.

  7. Slice into 8 equal portions and serve on top of steak or other dishes. Wrap and refrigerate any leftovers up to 4 days.

Cook’s Note

This recipe uses parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme because I have them growing in my garden. If your family prefers a different combination, go ahead and substitute what they like. The ratio is 1/2 cup of butter to 1/4 cup minced herbs. 

Herb butter not only works great on steak but also on any grilled or roasted protein, steamed vegetables, or baked potatoes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104 Calories
12g Fat
0g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 104
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0g 0%
Potassium 15mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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