Cowboy Butter Recipe

This Cowboy Butter packs a bold, spicy twist with smoky paprika, cayenne, and herbs for a rich, buttery kick. Perfect as a dipping sauce for steak and seafood or brushed over grilled meats and veggies for extra flavor!

Course Condiment, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Cowboy Butter Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Servings cups

Calories 828kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

2 sticks Butter
1 tbsp Fresh Chives finely minced
1 tbsp Fresh Parlsey finely minced
3 Garlic Cloves finely minced
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Lemon Zest
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
1/4 tsp Cayenne or Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Do not let the butter simmer or brown.
Add in the minced garlic and spices. Let cook for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and Dijon mustard.
Remove from the heat and add in the fresh chives and parsley. The butter should look like a cohesive sauce- if it looks like it separated, see the notes section below for tips!
Pour the cowboy butter into a serving bowl for dipping or over your favorite steak or beef cut, potatoes, veggies, and more!

Notes

Separation Issues- If the sauce is separating, remove it from the heat and continue to whisk until it is a little cooler. Add a splash of heavy cream into the mixture to help incorporate the ingredients if needed.

For a Spreadable Compound Butter – Let the butter mixture cool to room temperature, then transfer to a long piece of plastic wrap. Shape into a log, wrap tightly, and refrigerate until firm.

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