Rosemary & Lavender Butter, A Perfect Pairing for Steak

Rosemary and Lavender Butter takes no time at all to prepare and transforms your usual steak into an aromatic mouthwatering experience.

Rosemary and butter are quite a common match, but adding lavender into the mix adds a whole different component that makes this butter next-level delicious! You can make a large batch for a crowd or stick with the below recipe for a family of four. This butter is so good, it will make your butter-to-steak ratio criminal!

I don’t know a steak cut that doesn’t pair well with this butter. It pairs perfectly with any beef, from t-bones to rib eyes and filet mignon. Serving your steak with butter is not only tasty, but it really elevates your dining experience. You can have this butter whipped up in about 5 minutes.

How Do You Make Rosemary & Lavender Butter?

Simply add the rosemary and lavender into mortar & pestle and mash till aromatic. Add salted butter and mash till combined. Although you can serve right away, I like to pop mine into the fridge to let is set prior to serving. 

Wait…Lavender Used as a Culinary Herb?

Yes! Lavender, makes for a great culinary companion. Lavender is apart of the mint family, so it has similar qualities to mint and rosemary which are apart of the family. They are cooling in nature and offer a refreshing, herbal taste to any recipe. Most varieties of lavender can be used for cooking purposes, so I encourage you to give it a try!

How Long Does Rosemary & Lavender Butter Keep?

This recipe will last at least a week in the refrigerator. I recommend that anything with fresh herbs to be used within a week. If you would like to make a big batch to store, you could keep it in the freezer for up to three months.

Tips For Making the BEST Steak Butter

• Use a high quality butter that has been resting at room temperature, it will make it easier to blend all of the ingredients together.
• You can chop the herbs prior to adding them into the mortar & pestle to fully release all of their aromatics.
• Feel free to get creative! You can add add fresh garlic or truffle to add more depth.