Compound Butter for Steak – Simply Home Cooked

By Editor On Apr 29, 2024

Published: Apr 22, 2024 by Dina

This Compound Butter for Steak is flavored with garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Adding this butter to your dinner will add so much deliciousness and it’s a breeze to make.

If you love herbaceous recipes, then you should try this Herbed Bread Dipping Oil and this Pork Crown Roast.

Slices of Compound Butter for Steak with fresh herbs.

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Recipe Details

I love this easy Compound Butter for Steak. It’s great for lots of dishes and can be stored in the fridge for later use. The herby flavor and fresh garlic and lemon taste divine together.

TASTE: Garlicky, citrusy, and full of fresh herbs, this compound butter is so flavorful. The savory, earthy, and pungent flavors of the herbs marry beautifully.
TEXTURE: This butter is smooth and extra creamy. There are pieces of chopped herbs throughout.
TIME: It only takes 10 minutes.
EASE: Super easy, this recipe makes up quick and can be used for weeks. It’s the perfect make-ahead recipe.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients for Compound Butter for Steak: kosher salt, chives, butter, pepper, live oil, garlic, lemon, parsley, and rosemary.

Ingredient Notes

Butter- I used unsalted butter because we want to control the amount of salt added to this Compound Butter.
Salt- Kosher salt is coarser and adds both flavor and a little texture.
Lemon- Fresh juice is best for this recipe.
Herbs- I used Rosemary, Parsley, and Chives, which give a peppery, lemony, earthy flavor to the butter.

Add-ins and Substitutions

Add onion- Add some minced onion for a pungent and sweet flavor.
Substitute the fresh garlic- If you haven’t got garlic cloves, then you can use garlic powder in its place.
Substitute the herbs- You can make this recipe with other herbs, like fennel, basil, thyme, marjoram, or others.
Add cheese- Add some creamy blue cheese or nutty parmesan cheese to the butter.

How to Make Compound Butter

Blend the ingredients. Place the softened butter into a mixing bowl along with the oil, pressed garlic, lemon zest, parsley, chives, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together well.
Wrap the butter up. Place the garlic herb butter onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll it up tightly into a log shape. Twist the ends to seal it well.
Refrigerate. Place the compound butter into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving over cooked steak.

Pro Tip: Use softened butter so that it is easy to combine with the other ingredients.

Steps to make Compound Butter for Steak: whisk together the butter, salt, parsley, rosemary, chives, lemon juice, oil, and garlic, then wrap it in plastic wrap.

Recipe Tips

Measure the herbs before chopping- If you measure the herbs already chopped, you will use way more than you are supposed to.
Chop the herbs finely- Avoid big pieces of parsley or rosemary by chopping them small.
Wrap the butter up tight- This helps mold the butter and tightly wrapping it will get out air bubbles.
Refrigerate before serving- The butter is very soft at this point so make sure to refrigerate it for at least an hour to make it easy to slice.

FAQs

How do you use compound butter on a steak?

Once you’ve combined the ingredients for your compound butter, wrap it up in plastic wrap tightly, then refrigerate to harden. When the steaks are ready, slice off a piece of the compound butter and place it on the hot steak to melt and add flavor.

What is compound butter made of?

Usually compound butter is made of either sweet or savory flavors in the form of honey or fresh herbs and spices mixed with butter.

Compound Butter for Steak sliced with parsley and rosemary nearby.

Serving Suggestions

This Compound Butter for Steaks is creamy, rich, and flavorful. Serve it with meat, but also seafood, bread, and potatoes.

Meats: Pair this butter with a Cast Iron Ribeye Steak, Pepper Steak, Garlic Butter Steak Bites, or Air Fryer Steak.
Seafood: Add this compound butter to Panko Crusted Salmon, Pan Fried Cod with Sautéed Vegetables, Baked Shrimp, or Air Fryer Salmon.
Potatoes: Enjoy it on Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Crispy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes, Super Creamy Mashed Potatoes, or Mashed Potato Pancakes.
Breads: Spread this butter on some Rustic Bread (overnight), Sourdough Bread, Focaccia Bread, or Buttery Brioche Bread.

Make This Recipe in Advance

Make ahead: Go ahead and make the butter ahead of time. Store it in the fridge before serving.

Storing: Store this Compound Butter for Steaks in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It will last for 2-4 weeks.

Freeze: It can last in the freezer in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.

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