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Lemon, Garlic, and Parsley Butter

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on July 14, 2013

Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes 4 tablespoons, enough for 4 steaks)

Lemon, Garlic, and Parsley Butter

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened½ teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves 1 medium clove garlic, pressed through garlic press or minced to puree (about 1 teaspoon)½ teaspoon table salt

Instructions

  1. Using fork, beat butter, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in small bowl until combined. Just before serving, spoon about 1 tablespoon butter onto each steak.
Lemon, Garlic, and Parsley Butter

Lemon, Garlic, and Parsley Butter

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Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 (Makes 4 tablespoons, enough for 4 steaks)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
1 medium clove garlic, pressed through garlic press or minced to puree (about 1 teaspoon)
½ teaspoon table salt

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
1 medium clove garlic, pressed through garlic press or minced to puree (about 1 teaspoon)
½ teaspoon table salt

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
1 medium clove garlic, pressed through garlic press or minced to puree (about 1 teaspoon)
½ teaspoon table salt

Why This Recipe Works

A good compound butter recipe offers a simple way to dress up grilled meats. Lemon zest, garlic, and parsley mashed together with butter make a classic combination.

Instructions

  1. Using fork, beat butter, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper in small bowl until combined. Just before serving, spoon about 1 tablespoon butter onto each steak.

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