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Soy Sauce Compound Butter with Garlic and Fresh Herbs

This savory soy sauce compound butter takes 5 minutes to mix and elevates steak, veggies, and bread with umami richness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened about 1 stick
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt optional, adjust to taste

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, use a fork to mash the softened butter until it is smooth and spreadable.
  2. Add the soy sauce, minced garlic, parsley, dill, and salt, then continue mashing and stirring until everything is evenly combined.
  3. Spoon the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap, shape it into a log, twist the ends tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Slice into tablespoon-sized pats to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcalFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 115mg

Notes

Use unsalted butter so you control the salt; if you only have salted butter, skip the added salt.
Swap soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option or coconut aminos for a lower-sodium version.
Fresh herbs work best; if using dried, reduce the amount by half.
Keep the log refrigerated for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months, slicing off only what you need.
Let the butter soften to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
Serve a pat on seared steak, roasted vegetables, grilled corn, or warm sourdough bread.
Make a double batch and keep it on hand for quick flavor boosts all week.

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