Cowboy Butter is a zesty, savory compound butter made with garlic, herbs, lemon juice, and spices, perfect for slathering on steaks, grilled meats, vegetables, or bread.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Condiment
Method:No-Cook
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine softened butter with garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Add parsley, red pepper flakes, paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce if using.
Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Transfer to a small bowl for serving or shape into a log using plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
Serve melted as a dipping sauce or slice over hot meats and vegetables.
Notes
Great as a topping for steak, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables.
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer.
Adjust spice level to taste by reducing cayenne or red pepper flakes.