How to Make Basil Butter for Steak (3 Steps)

The simple combination of butter and herbs turns a plain steak dinner into an upscale affair. When the steaks are finished cooking, top them with a pat of this flavorful basil-infused butter for a mouthwatering meal. The basil works wonderfully on its own, but you can create more complex flavors by using a variety of herbs, including parsley, oregano or rosemary. A clove of minced garlic or a squirt of lemon juice are also excellent additions. Basil butter will keep safely in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Things You'll Need

Fresh basil

Butter, softened

Instructions

Wash and dry the basil leaves, then finely chop them. You'll need about 1/3 cup of chopped, packed basil for every stick of butter.
Transfer the chopped basil and the softened butter to a bowl. Using a stand mixer, hand mixer or a fork, combine the mixture until the basil is evenly distributed. Alternately, you can toss whole basil leaves and the butter in a food processor and blend until the basil leaves are chopped and fully incorporated.
Season the butter to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until you're ready to serve.

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