Compound Butter for Steak (Steakhouse Garlic Herb Butter)
This compound butter for steak blends softened unsalted butter with steak seasoning, roasted garlic, Parmesan, and fresh herbs into a chilled log you slice and melt over hot steaks for a true steakhouse finish.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Plastic Wrap
- Microplane or Fine Grater
Ingredients
Butter Base
- 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup), softened 30-45 minutes at room temperature
- 2 tsp favorite steak seasoning a bold steakhouse-style blend
- 1 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tsp roasted garlic paste or 1 roasted garlic clove, mashed
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Herbs & Seasoning
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest
- fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Allow the butter to soften at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Add the softened butter, steak seasoning, Parmesan, roasted garlic, Worcestershire, Dijon, parsley, chives, smoked paprika, lemon zest, and black pepper to a bowl.
- Mix thoroughly until every ingredient is evenly incorporated.
- Taste the butter and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Transfer onto plastic wrap and roll into a log about 1½ inches thick.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Slice into rounds and place on hot steaks immediately before serving.
Video
Notes
Brown the Butter First: For deeper flavor, brown the butter until golden and nutty, then chill back to softened before mixing.
Roast Your Garlic: Roasted garlic is sweeter and smoother than raw and blends perfectly into the butter.
Freshly Grate the Parmesan: It melts better and tastes richer than pre-shredded.
Don't Over-Season: The steak is already seasoned; the butter should complement the beef, not overpower it.
Finish With Flaky Salt: A pinch just before serving makes every bite pop.
Make Extras: Double or triple the batch and freeze individual slices for future steak nights.
Nutrition: Values are approximate estimates per tablespoon; sodium varies based on the steak seasoning used.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7g
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