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Grilled beef ribs sliced and piled on a black plate, coated in chili parmesan compound butter with herbs and garlic

Crispy Chili Parmesan Compound Butter

This chili butter blends chili crisp, chili oil, Parmesan, roasted garlic, and fresh herbs into a spicy compound butter with a crispy chili crunch, built for thick-cut steaks.
Servings 8 tablespoons
Calories 105 kcal
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or Fork
  • Plastic Wrap

Ingredients
  

Butter & Heat

  • 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup), softened soften 30-45 minutes at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chili crisp
  • 1 tsp chili oil
  • 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp roasted garlic paste

Herbs & Finish

  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt added last, to taste; chili crisp and Parmesan already contain salt

Instructions
 

  • Allow the butter to soften at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
  • Add the softened butter, chili crisp, chili oil, Parmesan, roasted garlic, parsley, chives, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper to a mixing bowl.
  • Using a spatula or fork, mix until every ingredient is evenly incorporated.
  • Taste the butter before adding salt. Depending on the chili crisp and Parmesan you use, you may only need a tiny pinch of flaky salt.
  • Transfer the butter onto plastic wrap and roll into a tight log about 1 1/2 inches thick.
  • Twist both ends tightly and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Slice into thick rounds and place one on top of a freshly rested steak just before serving.

Notes

Use Freshly Grated Parmesan: Fresh Parmesan melts smoother and has a much richer flavor than pre-shredded.
Roast Your Own Garlic: Roasted garlic gives a sweet, mellow flavor raw garlic can't match.
Let Your Steak Rest First: Rest 8-10 minutes before topping so the butter melts slowly instead of running off.
Keep Seasoning Simple: Kosher salt, coarse black pepper, and garlic powder on the steak is plenty.
Make Extra: Double the recipe and freeze; it's incredible on burgers, shrimp, potatoes, corn, asparagus, and garlic bread.
Heat Level: Medium as written. Halve the chili crisp for milder; add chili crisp or red pepper flakes for hotter.
Nutrition: Values are approximate estimates per tablespoon.