How to Make Herb Butter for Steak - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking the perfect steak, simplicity is key. A great cut of meat needs little more than a sprinkle of salt and a knob of butter to take it to the next level. But what if we took that butter to the next level as well? That’s where herb butter comes in.

This herb butter takes the classic combination of butter and steak and elevates it to new heights. It’s a combination of butter, garlic, and fresh herbs that melts beautifully over a hot steak, infusing it with flavor an...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Chill Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place 7 tablespoons softened, unsalted butter in a small mixing bowl.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Turn mixture out onto a 9x12-inch strip of aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • 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.
  • Return to the refrigerator until firmed up, about 40 minutes.
  • Slice into 8 equal portions and serve on top of steak or other dishes. Wrap and refrigerate any leftovers up to 4 days.
  • Nutrition

    104 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 57mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Potassium: 15mg