Description
Cowboy Butter is a flavorful compound butter with a kick, perfect for adding a burst of taste to your favorite dishes. This versatile condiment combines herbs, spices, and a zesty twist to elevate the flavors of meats, seafood, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and chives until fully combined.
- Serve: Warm the cowboy butter and serve as a dip or drizzle over steak, chicken, seafood, or vegetables.
Notes
- Cowboy butter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Reheat gently before serving.
- For a thicker, spreadable version, use softened butter instead of melted and chill to form a compound butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
