Prep Time: 10 minsCook Time: 5 minsTotal Time: 15 mins
Servings8
Calories190
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description
Cowboy Butter recipe: A Bold, Flavor-Packed Compound Butter
Cowboy Butter is a rich, flavorful compound butter packed with savory herbs, spices, and a hint of heat, perfect for adding depth to grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. This versatile butter comes together quickly with a blend of unsalted butter, garlic, fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, and a touch of Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce for a tangy kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, Cowboy Butter offers a zesty flavor that can be made ahead and refrigerated, enhancing each bite of your meal. Serve it as a condiment for steak night or as a mouthwatering spread on warm bread.
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Ingredients
1cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1tablespoon Dijon mustard
1tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1teaspoon hot sauce (optional, adjust to taste)
4cloves garlic, minced
2tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1teaspoon smoked paprika
1teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare Butter Base: In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter and mix until creamy and smooth.
Add Flavorings: Stir in the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Mix until well combined.
Season: Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, chives, thyme, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Combine Thoroughly: Continue mixing until all ingredients are evenly incorporated into the butter.
Serve or Store: Serve immediately by spooning over grilled meats, vegetables, or bread. Alternatively, transfer to a container and refrigerate for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories190kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g33%
Saturated Fat13g65%
Cholesterol55mg19%
Sodium80mg4%
Total Carbohydrate1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Tips
Adjust the Spice Level: Increase or decrease the red pepper flakes and hot sauce to control the heat.
Make It in Advance: The flavors deepen as it sits, so make it a day ahead if possible.
Versatile Uses: Cowboy butter is delicious as a topping for steak, seafood, roasted vegetables, or even as a spread on warm bread.
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Nour Nouri
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