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Easy Compound Butter for Steak Recipe


  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Easy Compound Butter for Steak is the ultimate finishing touch to elevate any cut of beef. A smooth blend of butter, garlic, and fresh herbs melts over your hot steak to create a luscious, flavor-packed sauce. It’s quick to prepare, endlessly customizable, and perfect for storing in the fridge or freezer.


Ingredients

Scale

0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

0.25 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Optional:

0.5 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon finely minced shallot

Pinch smoked paprika or red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon crumbled blue cheese


Instructions

1. Let the butter soften at room temperature for 30–45 minutes until it’s pliable.

2. Finely chop the garlic, parsley, thyme, and any additional flavor add-ins.

3. Combine softened butter with all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.

4. Mix well with a spatula or fork until smooth and evenly blended.

5. Transfer the butter to parchment paper or plastic wrap.

6. Shape into a tight log and twist the ends to seal.

7. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or freeze for quick results.

8. Slice into rounds when firm and place on hot steak just before serving.

Notes

Make-Ahead Friendly: Compound butter can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Slice off rounds as needed.

Double or Triple the Batch: Perfect for meal prep or gifting.

Versatile Uses: Works great on grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, baked potatoes, or warm bread.

Use Unsalted Butter: Helps control salt levels, especially with salty add-ins.

Let It Rest: Allow a minute for the butter to melt over the steak before slicing into it.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Condiment / Steak Topper
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp
  • Calories: 102
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 98mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg

Keywords: compound butter, steak topper, herb butter, garlic butter