Beurre Maitre D'hotel

Ingredients

2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place the butter in a medium bowl and cream with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Place on a large sheet of plastic wrap and form into a cylinder, about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Roll up in the plastic wrap, pushing in as you go, to form a tight log. Refrigerate or freeze until needed.

To use, unwrap, cut 1/2-inch slices, and serve on top of the New York Strip.

Yield: 1/2 pound