From seafood and steak to cookies and comfort food, butter makes everything better—and this collection proves it. Whether it’s browned, melted, smoked, or whipped with herbs, butter is the base for some of the richest, most satisfying meals out there.
These recipes range from elegant date-night dishes to quick weekday favorites and indulgent sides perfect for holidays like Easter or cozy weekends in. Most come together quickly, and all of them deliver that signature richness you can only get from real butter.
Browse the list and find your next buttery favorite—whether you’re cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself to something seriously delicious.
Old Spaghetti Factory Browned Butter and Mizithra Cheese
Nutty browned butter and salty mizithra cheese come together in this iconic pasta dish. Simple, rich, and restaurant-worthy in minutes.
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Butter Poached Fish
Gently poaching fish in butter creates a tender texture and rich flavor. A foolproof method for delicate, impressive results.
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Garlic Butter Noodles
This 30-minute dish combines browned butter, garlic, and Parmesan for a quick and satisfying pasta dinner that’s big on flavor.
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Flat Iron Steak Recipe with Shallot Herb Butter
A budget-friendly steak gets the restaurant treatment with a quick shallot herb butter. It’s easy, impressive, and steakhouse-level good.
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Garlic Butter Basted Grilled Teres Major Steak
This underrated cut becomes unbelievably tender when basted with garlic butter. A must-try for steak fans looking for value and flavor.
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Brown Butter Madeleines
These elegant little cakes are made even better with nutty browned butter. Light, soft, and perfect for an afternoon treat.
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Hot Butter Crab
No dipping needed—this dish simmers crab meat in hot butter for a rich, indulgent seafood dinner that’s surprisingly simple.
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Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with Caper Tomato Butter
A buttery caper-tomato sauce elevates tender sea bass in this elegant, flavorful seafood dish. Perfect for date nights or special occasions.
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Garlic Butter Crab Legs (Brussels Sprouts + Potatoes)
Crab legs, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes baked in garlic butter for a full, indulgent seafood meal. Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.
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Herb Butter Recipe
This quick herb butter adds instant flavor to meats, bread, veggies, and more. Keep a batch in the fridge to boost any meal.
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Cheesy Italian Meatball Sliders with Garlic Butter
Meatballs, marinara, and melted cheese baked into soft rolls with a garlic butter glaze. Great for parties or family dinners.
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Brown Butter Sea Salt Cookies
Nutty brown butter and a touch of sea salt make these cookies rich, chewy, and hard to resist. A simple recipe with standout flavor.
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Shrimp Udon with Miso Brown Butter
A cozy noodle bowl with shrimp, udon, and a miso brown butter sauce. Deep umami flavor in every slurp.
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Miso Brown Butter Udon
This rich noodle dish pairs miso and brown butter for a savory twist on a comfort classic. Great for cold nights or easy lunches.
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Grilled Garlic Butter Biscuits
These biscuits are grilled to golden perfection and slathered with garlic butter. A smoky, savory side for any meal.
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Cowboy Butter for Steak
Garlic, herbs, and melted butter come together in this dipping sauce that makes any steak feel steakhouse-level at home.
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Easy Butter Smoked Shrimp
These smoked shrimp are marinated in butter, then cooked low and slow for a tender, flavorful dish that’s easy to prep ahead.
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Traeger Garlic Butter Mushrooms
These mushrooms are smoked with garlic butter for a deeply savory side. Perfect with steak, chicken, or as a vegetarian main.
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Steamed Stone Crab Claws with Garlic Butter
Skip the seafood markup—serve stone crab at home with a simple, garlicky butter sauce that works great on everything.
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Butter Poached Lobster
Skip boiling—gently poach lobster tails in butter for the most tender, luxurious result. Easier than it sounds, and absolutely worth it.
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Traeger Fall Butter Board
This fall-themed butter board features flavored butters, perfect for grazing tables or autumn gatherings. Fun, festive, and super customizable.
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Roasted Garlic Butter Swim Biscuits
These buttery biscuits bake in a shallow pool of garlic butter for crispy edges and soft centers. Great with soups or on their own.
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Smoked Butter Chicken Thighs
A smoky spin on classic butter chicken, this version is grilled and packed with flavor. Ideal for outdoor cooking fans.
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Harissa Butter Stuffed Lamb Burgers
These juicy lamb burgers are stuffed with spicy harissa butter. A bold and flavorful twist that’s perfect for grilling season.
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Pressure Cooker Lemon Butter Shrimp & Orzo Dinner
A fast, one-pot meal featuring shrimp, lemon, butter, and orzo. Made in the pressure cooker for a no-stress, flavorful dinner.
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