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Flavorful Garlic Scape Compound Butter Recipe Perfect for Steak Lovers

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This flavorful garlic scape compound butter is a quick and easy topping that adds a fresh, mild garlic note and creamy richness to steaks and other dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup finely minced garlic scapes (about 4–5 scapes)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • A pinch of smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Let the unsalted butter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until soft but not melted.
  2. Wash and pat dry the garlic scapes. Finely mince them using a sharp knife or pulse briefly in a food processor.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic scapes, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Mix thoroughly until smooth and uniform.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  5. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll into a tight log about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter and twist the ends to seal.
  6. Chill the butter log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up (or 30 minutes in the freezer if in a hurry).
  7. Slice the compound butter into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) rounds and place atop hot, grilled steak just before serving.

Notes

Butter should be softened but not melted for best mixing. Mince garlic scapes finely to avoid large chunks. Adjust seasoning generously as butter mellows when melted. Compound butter can be made ahead and stored refrigerated up to one week or frozen up to three months. For dairy-free, substitute with plant-based margarine and swap lemon juice for apple cider vinegar.

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