Description
Cowboy Butter is a deliciously bold sauce that adds a burst of flavor to any meal. This rich and creamy butter sauce blends fresh herbs, garlic, and a hint of spice, making it an ideal condiment for grilled meats, seafood, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- Juice and zest of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Melt the softened butter in a pan over low heat until just melted.
- Stir in garlic, mustard, lemon juice and zest, herbs, paprika, cayenne, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a log about 1-inch in diameter.
- Refrigerate wrapped log for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Slice or melt before serving according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (14g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a spicier version, increase the cayenne or red pepper flakes. Fresh herbs are essential for maximum flavor; avoid dried herbs if possible. Store Cowboy Butter tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.