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
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