Grilled Steak with Butter

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Grilled Steak with Butter
1/4 cup basil
1/4 cup chopped pistachios or hazelnuts
1/2 tbs lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbs butter, softened (NOT margarine)
1 tbs grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
2 rib eye steaks OR salmon steaks
In food processor or blender, combine all ingredients except steaks. Process or blend till mixture is even. Cover the blended butter and chill this mixture and then form it into a roll 1″ in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm, up to 24 hours. For longer storage, freeze the butter. Prepare and preheat grill. Grill steaks 6″ above medium coals, turning once with tongs, until steak is cooked to desired doneness or salmon flakes when tested with fork. OR place on broiler pan and broil 4-6″ from heat source for 10-15 minutes, turning once with tongs, until steak is cooked to desired doneness. Let the meat sit for about 5 minutes before serving, then slice the chilled butter and place on top of the hot steak, letting it melt into the meat.. Serves 2.

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