Name: Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Parsley-Garlic Butter
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: For the Parsley-Garlic Butter, mix together in small bowl, then cover and chill:; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 2 teaspoons Cognac; Salt and pepper; Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Rub with generous amounts of salt and pepper:; 3 1 1/2-inch-thick rib-eye steaks (about 1 pound each)

Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Parsley-Garlic ButterScott Peterson

The garlicky herb butter is similar to the butter served with escargots in southwestern France. IMPROV: When preparing the butter, try a shallot instead of garlic, and thyme instead of parsley.

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