Name: Roasted Red Pepper and Smoked Paprika Butter
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4 (Makes 4 tablespoons, enough for 4 steaks)
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 ounce), jarred or homemade; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves; 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon table salt

Why This Recipe Works

A good compound butter recipe offers a simple way to dress up grilled meats. Roasted red pepper and smoked paprika mashed together with butter make for a zesty and unusual way to go.

Instructions

Using fork, beat butter, peppers, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Just before serving, spoon about 1 tablespoon butter onto each steak.