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Cowboy Butter Recipe

A rich, zesty compound butter packed with garlic, herbs, lemon, and a bit of spice. Cowboy butter is the ultimate flavorful dip, spread, or finishing sauce for grilled meats, veggies, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Leave butter at room temperature until soft (or microwave in 5-second bursts to soften, not melt).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened butter, garlic, lemon zest and juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, paprika, red pepper flakes, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix thoroughly with a fork or spoon until well combined.
  4. Shape into a log using plastic wrap or scoop into a serving dish. Chill for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  5. Serve as a dip, sauce, or spread for meats, seafood, veggies, and bread.

Notes

Customize the flavor by adjusting the spice level or swapping in herbs like dill or cilantro. For a vegan version, use plant-based butter.