Take your steak up a notch by topping it with this incredibly tasty Garlic Herb Steak Butter! It takes only minutes to make and can be used in many different ways!
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The most important factor when making a really good steak is a great cut of meat that is cooked just perfectly. While my steak-cooking skills are ever improving, one thing that I do have down pat, is steak toppings. I love butter on steak.
Compound steak butter is super easy to make and a delicious way to add some extra flavor. For me, it all started with this Gorgonzola Herb Steak Butter and just keeps progressing.
My latest compound butter recipe is for this Garlic Herb Steak Butter. It’s not only delicious on top of a steak, but can be used in many other ways as well. It’s perfectly suitable for those following a low carb, keto, or gluten free diet.
Why This Recipe Works
- Rich butter, fresh garlic and herbs add amazing depth of flavor to a perfectly cooked steak.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and even frozen to be used as needed.
- Leftover steak butter can also be used on bread, potatoes, scrambled eggs, and a variety of other vegetables.
How to Make Garlic Herb Steak Butter
Prep!
You’ll want to set the butter out ahead of time so that it can come to room temperature. This will make it so much easier to blend.
Mince the garlic and parsley.
Create!
Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and mash with a fork until well combined.
Present!
You can serve the butter as is or you can place the butter onto a piece if plastic wrap, cover it, and roll into a log. Place into the refrigerator (or freezer) until firm.
To serve, slice the log into pats of butter and place on a small serving dish or in a small bowl.
Alternatively, if you’d like to form it into shapes, I recommend using silicone candy molds. Refrigerate or freeze until firm, then gently pop out the shapes and place on a small serving plate.
Place the butter on top of a hot steak and let the sauce it forms melt all over. This butter is also amazing on vegetables.
Tips and Techniques for the Best Garlic Herb Steak Butter
- Use fresh garlic and parsley for the best flavor.
- Allow the butter to come to room temperature to make blending it much easier.
- You can use silicone candy molds to form the butter into any shapes you want.
- Store extra butter tightly covered in the refrigerator. Use within 2 weeks.
FAQ’s
- Can you freeze steak butter? Butter can be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to 6 months. Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Other Recipes to Try
- Herb & Gorgonzola Steak Butter
- Tuscan Inspired Steak and Pasta
- Sheet Pan Chimichurri Steak and Potatoes
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Garlic Herb Steak Butter
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter * at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon garlic * minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley * minced
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and parsley and add to a small bowl with the butter.
- Mash everything together with a fork until well combined.
- To shape the butter, use silicone candy molds or place on a piece of plastic wrap, cover, and roll into a log shape.
- Refrigerate until firm.
Notes
Tips and Techniques for the Best Garlic Herb Steak Butter
- Use fresh garlic and parsley for the best flavor.
- Allow the butter to come to room temperature to make blending it much easier.
- You can use silicone candy molds to form the butter into any shapes you want.
- Store extra butter tightly covered in the refrigerator. Use within 2 weeks.
FAQ's
- Can you freeze steak butter? Butter can be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to 6 months. Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on April 16, 2018. It was updated with new images and text to include more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s.
Anne Lawton says
This is just perfect for a grilled steak. I’m going to give this a try this weekend!
Barb says
Can you make the herb butter and freeze it until needed?
Lauren says
Hi Barb! You should be able to freeze this butter for up to 6 months if needed. Hope this helps – Lauren
Heather says
Absolutely perfect!! Love the tip about the silicone candy molds .. I would have never thought of that. This recipe is easy and flawless!
Oana Iancu says
I love adding flavored butter to my steaks. Haven’t tried adding garlic to herbed butter but definitely will give a try as it looks so rich and perfect for summer grilling time.
Tammy says
I love herbed butter…totally irresistible on a juicy cut of meat such as this. Perfect meal…I’m making some herbed butter later tonight! 😀
Priya Srinivasan says
I love herbed butters, garlic and parsley such a classic combination! I once made with mint, loved it on my toasts!
Natalie says
This butter sounds so flavorful. I love putting butter on top of my steak but never tried this flavor combo. It’s a must try definitely.
Veena Azmanov says
This looks so rich and scrumptious! Perfect for summer!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I just love this garlic herb steak. Those flavors make the steak tender and delicious especially when you eat it well done like me this is the perfect solution for tender steak. It look awesome!
Jaclyn Anne says
I didn’t realize how simple it is to make your own garlic herb steak butter – makes me feel like I am eating at a fancy steak house! Yum!