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Flavorful Garlic Scape Herb Compound Butter for Steak

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A fresh and savory compound butter made with garlic scapes and herbs that melts beautifully over steak, enhancing its flavor with a mild garlicky punch and herbaceous notes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (50 grams) garlic scapes, finely chopped (or substitute with 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • Sea salt, ½ teaspoon or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
  • Optional: red pepper flakes
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon finely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Soften the unsalted butter by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until soft but not melted.
  2. Finely chop the garlic scapes and fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme).
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the chopped garlic scapes, herbs, lemon zest, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until evenly distributed.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or pepper if needed.
  5. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper on the counter. Spoon the compound butter onto the center and roll it into a log about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter. Twist the ends tightly to seal.
  6. Refrigerate the butter log for at least 1 hour to firm up before slicing. For longer storage, freeze wrapped logs for up to 3 months.
  7. To serve, place a slice of butter on a hot, rested steak just before serving and allow it to melt slowly.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor. If garlic scapes are unavailable, substitute with less fresh garlic to avoid overpowering. Keep butter cold while handling to prevent melting. Slice butter with a warm knife for clean rounds. The butter tastes better after chilling for a day or two. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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