Description
Garlic parmesan herb butter elevates classic steak dinners with rich Mediterranean flavors. Home chefs can quickly craft this luxurious compound butter to enhance grilled meats with aromatic herbs and creamy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (25 g) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rosemary, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp thyme, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Preparation: Bring butter to room temperature and mince garlic cloves into fine, uniform pieces.
- Blending: Fold Parmesan cheese into softened butter, ensuring even distribution of grated cheese throughout the mixture.
- Herb Integration: Chop rosemary, thyme, and parsley to release aromatic oils, then incorporate into the butter mixture with smooth, consistent stirring.
- Flavor Enhancement: Add lemon zest directly into the herb-butter combination to introduce a bright, citrusy essence, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Finishing: Continue mixing until ingredients form a harmonious, creamy compound butter with a rich, even texture and well-distributed herbs.
- Storage: Transfer the garlic Parmesan herb butter to plastic wrap or parchment paper, shaping into a log or small mound for convenient serving and preservation.
Notes
- Maximize Herb Freshness: Chop herbs just before mixing to preserve their intense aromatic oils and prevent wilting, ensuring a vibrant flavor profile.
- Perfect Butter Consistency: Allow butter to reach true room temperature for smooth blending, avoiding cold lumps that disrupt the even distribution of ingredients.
- Balance Seasoning Carefully: Start with minimal salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting gradually to prevent overpowering the delicate herb and cheese nuances.
- Storage Optimization: Wrap the compound butter tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper, storing in the refrigerator for up to a week or freezing for extended preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 147 mg
- Fat: 12.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg