Description
Cowboy Butter is a flavorful spread perfect for enhancing grilled meats, vegetables, and bread with a burst of garlic, lemon, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped parsley and chives.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and serve immediately or refrigerate.
- For optimal flavor, let the butter sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a silicone mold or wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg