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Herb butter for steak on parchment paper

Compound Butter for Steak Recipe

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 3 hours
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American

DESCRIPTION

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled and is just as good on fish, potatoes, or veggies as it is on top of steak.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley, rinsed and dried well
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh chives
  • 2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1 tsp. cognac

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl combine butter, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, chives, rosemary, and cognac until well mixed.
  2. Transfer butter to a Ramekin or form into a log using parchment or plastic wrap.
  3. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving or slicing.

Notes

The butter will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.