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Cowboy Butter – The Ultimate Flavored Butter for Any Meal

A bold, zesty, garlicky, herb-packed butter that enhances any dish — steak, seafood, vegetables, bread, and more. Ready in minutes and endlessly versatile.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 105
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives fresh, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Melt butter gently until fully liquid.
  2. Whisk together butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon, parsley, chives, paprika, cayenne, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Serve warm for dipping or chill for spreading.

Notes

Roll into a compound butter log to slice and use later.