Description
Cowboy Butter is a flavorful compound butter perfect for enhancing the taste of grilled meats and vegetables. This creamy, tangy butter with a hint of spice is versatile and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Compound Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed 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 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (or green onions)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Compound Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix in parsley and chives. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Use as a warm dipping sauce for meats, seafood, or vegetables. Alternatively, refrigerate to use as a spreadable compound butter.
Notes
- To make spreadable compound butter, allow butter to soften before mixing with other ingredients. Refrigerate in a log shape, then slice as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
