Description
This Cowboy Butter recipe is a flavorful compound butter with a zesty kick, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes. Whip up a batch of this versatile butter to elevate your steaks, chicken, veggies, or seafood with a delicious blend of herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Compound Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Cowboy Butter: In a medium bowl, combine softened butter with garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Add Flavorful Herbs: Stir in chopped parsley, chives, and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.
- Chill the Butter: Transfer the mixture to a small bowl or shape into a log using parchment paper. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Cowboy Butter softened for dipping or melted over your favorite dishes like steak, chicken, vegetables, or seafood.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- For a smoky twist, add a pinch of smoked paprika.
- This butter can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
