Description
Succulent garlic parmesan herb butter elevates classic steak with Mediterranean charm. Rich, aromatic seasonings create a luxurious finish that melts perfectly over grilled meats, delighting palates with intense flavor complexity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (25 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Retrieve room temperature butter and carefully mince the fresh garlic cloves into fine, uniform pieces.
- Gently fold the Parmesan cheese into the softened butter, ensuring an even distribution of the grated cheese throughout the mixture.
- Delicately chop the rosemary, thyme, and parsley, releasing their aromatic oils and creating a vibrant herb blend.
- Incorporate the finely chopped herbs into the butter mixture, stirring with a smooth, consistent motion to integrate all ingredients.
- Zest the lemon directly into the herb-butter combination, allowing the citrusy essence to brighten the overall flavor profile.
- Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carefully balancing the herbs and cheese with the seasoning.
- Continue mixing until the ingredients form a harmonious, creamy compound butter with a rich, even texture and well-distributed herbs.
- Transfer the finished garlic Parmesan herb butter to a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, shaping it into a log or small mound for easy serving and storage.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother texture, ensuring no cold butter lumps remain in the final herb butter.
- Finely mince fresh herbs to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large herb chunks that might overpower the delicate butter blend.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor intensity and smoother incorporation into the butter mixture.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, allowing flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg