Herb Butter for Steak
Description
This easy herb butter recipe flavors unsalted butter with garlic, fresh parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme for a delicious topping on steak.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, divided
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
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2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
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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.