Cowboy Butter
Cowboy butter is a bold, zesty, and slightly spicy butter sauce that transforms any meal. Packed with garlic, lemon, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, and a touch of heat, it’s perfect as a steak dipping sauce, seafood topping, or bread dip.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
- A splash of hot sauce for extra heat
- 1 tbsp honey for sweet-spicy flavor
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and chives.
- Serve warm as a dipping sauce or refrigerate for a spreadable compound butter.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freezing Option: Roll into a log, wrap in parchment paper, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Heat Level: Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes to your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.1gFat: 11g
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