Garlic Butter for Steaks and Mash Potatoes
Elevate your steak dinners and mashed potato sides with this indulgent Garlic Butter recipe, a luxurious addition that transforms comfort food into a gourmet experience. Made with creamy unsalted butter, fresh garlic, aromatic parsley and thyme, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this versatile compound butter melts perfectly over sizzling steaks, infusing them with bold, herbaceous flavor. For an extra touch of indulgence, stir it into creamy mashed potatoes for a silky, savory finish. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe yields a rich, flavorful butter that can be refrigerated and sliced for effortless serving. Ideal for home chefs, this garlic butter is your secret ingredient for unforgettable steak nights and scrumptious side dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Lemon juice
Instructions
Let the unsalted butter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften it.
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them or use a garlic press to ensure the garlic is very fine.
Chop the fresh parsley and thyme finely, ensuring even distribution in the butter.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a spatula or fork until completely combined and smooth.
Transfer the garlic butter mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Form it into a log shape and twist the ends of the wrap to seal tightly.
Refrigerate the garlic butter for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
When ready to serve, slice the butter into discs and place on top of hot steaks or stir into freshly mashed potatoes for a rich flavor boost.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1203 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
