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Steak Butter for Juicy Steaks

Steak Butter for Juicy Steaks
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Steak Butter for Juicy Steaks is a rich, herb-infused butter crafted to melt perfectly over your cooked steak, enhancing its flavor and juiciness with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper. This easy-to-make butter adds a luxurious finishing touch, elevating any steak dinner to an unforgettable culinary experience.

Ingredients

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Primary Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (avoid white pith)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Soften the Butter: Start by bringing your unsalted butter to room temperature until it’s soft enough to blend easily, ensuring a smooth texture for your steak butter.
  2. Prepare the Fresh Ingredients: Finely mince the garlic and parsley, and zest the lemon carefully to avoid the bitter white pith, which helps keep the flavor bright and fresh.
  3. Combine and Season: Mix the softened butter with the garlic, parsley, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  4. Shape and Chill: Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper, shape it into a log or block, then wrap it tightly and refrigerate until firm—about 30 minutes to an hour.
  5. Serve on Steak: Once your steak is cooked to perfection, simply slice a round of the chilled butter and place it on top of the hot steak, letting it melt luxuriously into every crevice.

Notes

  • Use high-quality butter: The richness of your butter dramatically influences the final flavor.
  • Balance the herbs: Fresh herbs should complement but never overpower the steak.
  • Don’t skip chilling: Chilling helps the butter hold shape and makes slicing easier.
  • Customize saltiness: Taste as you go to ensure the seasoning enhances without overwhelming.
  • Melt gently: Place the butter on hot steak right before serving to maximize melt and flavor release.

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Keywords: steak butter, herb butter, steak topping, garlic butter, lemon zest butter, buttery steak sauce

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