Description
This flavorful steak butter is a simple yet delicious compound butter made with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and smoked paprika. Perfect for melting over grilled or pan-seared steaks to enhance their richness and add a burst of savory, aromatic flavor. This easy-to-make butter can be prepared ahead and chilled for convenient use.
Ingredients
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Steak Butter Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (1 stick, softened)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 2 teaspoons fresh parsley)
- 1 clove garlic (minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- â…› teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the softened butter, chopped fresh parsley, fresh thyme leaves (or additional parsley), minced garlic (or garlic powder), lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper into a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Shape the Butter: Spoon the butter mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Roll it tightly into a small log shape and twist the ends of the plastic wrap to seal. This will help form a uniform shape for easy slicing later.
- Chill Until Firm: Place the wrapped butter log in the refrigerator and chill until it becomes firm and hard, which usually takes a few hours. Once hardened, the butter is ready to be sliced and served atop your cooked steak.
Notes
- You can substitute thyme leaves with extra parsley if preferred.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder.
- The butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for longer storage.
- Use smoked paprika to add a subtle smoky depth – regular paprika can be used if unavailable.
- Slice the butter into rounds and place on hot steaks to melt immediately before serving.
