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Steak Butter Recipes

Steak Butter Recipes
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These Steak Butter Recipes offer a rich and savory way to elevate any steak cut with gourmet, flavorful butters. Featuring easy-to-prepare blends of fresh herbs, spices, and optional bold add-ins, these butters melt perfectly over hot steaks, adding depth, aroma, and a luxurious mouthfeel to your meal. Customize your butter with variations from classic garlic and herbs to spicy chipotle or indulgent blue cheese for a memorable steak experience.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • Salt, to taste

Fresh Herbs

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

Aromatics and Flavorings

  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest or 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, softened and crumbled
  • 1 tbsp minced anchovies
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1 tsp bourbon (for bourbon bacon butter variation)
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder or 1 minced chipotle pepper

Instructions

  1. Soften the Butter: Let the unsalted butter sit at room temperature until it becomes soft and easily spreadable, ensuring even mixing with flavor ingredients.
  2. Prepare Your Flavorings: Finely chop fresh herbs, mince garlic, and measure spices, lemon zest, or optional add-ins to ensure a balanced and vibrant flavor in every bite.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Using a fork or small mixer, mix the softened butter with your chosen herbs, garlic, salt, spices, lemon zest or juice, and any additional add-ins until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Shape and Chill: Form the flavored butter mixture into a log shape using plastic wrap or place it into a container. Refrigerate until firm, making it easier to slice and serve on hot steaks.
  5. Finish Your Steak: After cooking your steak to desired doneness, top it with a slice of the steak butter while hot to allow melting and flavor infusion for a rich and savory finish.

Notes

  • Use high-quality, European-style butter for a richer and creamier texture.
  • Fresh herbs provide more vibrant flavor compared to dried herbs.
  • Balance the salt carefully, especially when using salty add-ins like blue cheese or anchovies.
  • Allow refrigerated butter to soften slightly before slicing for easier spreading.
  • Experiment with different herbs, spices, and add-ins in small batches to find your preferred flavor combination.

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Keywords: steak butter, compound butter, herb butter, garlic butter, steak topping, gourmet butter, flavored butter

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