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Steak with Hot Sauce Butter

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

"This spicy butter has a built-in garnish; it turns into a sauce as it melts over your steak, leaving the herbs on top for looks and extra flavor." —Brad Leone, test kitchen assistant

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 stick room-temperature unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt
Hot sauce

Preparation

  1. Mash 1/2 stick room-temperature unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; season with kosher salt and hot sauce. Cover and chill until ready to use. Spoon onto grilled steaks.

TagsSauceHot SauceCondimentCilantroHerbs & SpicesNut FreeGluten FreeVegetarianEasyQuickMake AheadMeal Prep30 Minutes or LessSimmerBon Appétit
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