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Cowboy Butter

Cowboy butter is a flavorful, zesty compound butter packed with garlic, herbs, lemon, and spices. Perfect for slathering on steak, chicken, bread, or using as a dipping sauce. It makes any grilled food taste unforgettable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 100 grams unsalted butter, softened About 7 tablespoons.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (your choice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 fork or spatula
  • 1 microplane or grater
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 plastic wrap or parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add chopped parsley, chives, and minced garlic to the bowl.
  3. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  4. Stir in the Dijon mustard, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.
  6. Using a fork or spatula, thoroughly mix until all ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Spoon the mixed butter onto a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, shape into a log, and tightly wrap it.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately if you like it soft.

Notes

You can customize the herbs or spice level to your taste.
Cowboy butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.
Perfect as a dipping sauce (just melt it) or as a finishing butter for grilled meats and vegetables.