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Cowboy Butter – The Ultimate Flavored Butter for Any Meal

A bold, zesty, herb-packed flavored butter perfect for steak, seafood, vegetables, bread, and more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Course: Condiment, Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

Cowboy Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Allow butter to soften at room temperature.
  2. Mix softened butter with garlic, Dijon, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, chives, paprika, chili flakes, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Use immediately or roll into a log and refrigerate until firm.
  5. Serve on steak, seafood, vegetables, bread, or potatoes.

Notes

Add smoked paprika or cayenne for deeper flavor or heat.