Classic Steak Frites with Lemon-Herb Butter
Experience the delightful combination of seared steak and crispy fries, enhanced with homemade lemon-herb butter.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 4
Full Ingredient List
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 russet potatoes
- 2 12-ounce New York strip steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8-10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 8-10 garlic cloves
- Coarse salt and pepper
Lemon-Herb Butter
Tools and Equipment
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 sticks | Unsalted butter | softened | |
| 1 tablespoon | Fresh rosemary | minced | |
| 2 tablespoons | Fresh thyme | minced | |
| 1/4 cup | Green onions | sliced | |
| 2 | Garlic cloves | finely minced | |
| Zest of 1 lemon | Lemon zest | ||
| Juice of 1 lemon | Lemon juice | ||
| 2 teaspoons | Coarse salt | ||
| 1/2 teaspoon | Pepper |
Instructions
- Step 1: Add unsalted butter to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and whip on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Step 2: Add fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, green onions, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the whipped butter and mix until combined. (Tips: This butter can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.)
Additional Information
Notes: This dish is best enjoyed immediately after preparation. You can prepare some components in advance. Leftover butter freezes well for other uses.