Herb Butter for Steak

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, divided
• clove sgarlic, minced
• tablespoon sminced fresh parsley
• tablespoon minced fresh sage
• teaspoon sminced fresh rosemary
• teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
• aluminum foil or parchment paper

Instructions

1. Place 7 tablespoons softened, unsalted butter in a small mixing bowl.
2. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir cooked garlic into reserved softened butter.
3. Press minced fresh herbs into the garlic butter mixture using a rubber spatula, stirring and pressing until evenly distributed. Season with sea salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until slightly firmed up, about 20 minutes.
4. Turn mixture out onto a 9x12 inch strip of aluminum foil or parchment paper.
5. Form mixture into a log, about 6 inches long and 1 inch thick. Roll herb butter up in the foil or parchment, twisting the ends and closing with a twist tie or rubber band.
6. Return to the refrigerator until firmed up, about 40 minutes.
7. Slice into 8 equal portions and serve on top of steak or other dishes. Wrap and refrigerate any leftovers up to 4 days.