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Best Cowboy Butter Recipe

Best Cowboy Butter Recipe

A rich and savory butter sauce with garlic, herbs, mustard, and spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Rest 5 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Butter Base:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Flavoring:
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Herbs:
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp chives chopped
  • 1 tsp thyme leaves
  • Topping:
  • Extra parsley
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter gently.
  • Mince garlic finely.
  • Stir garlic into warm butter.
  • Whisk in mustard and lemon juice.
  • Add spices and combine.
  • Mix in fresh herbs.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Let rest briefly.
  • Serve warm or use as topping.

Notes

Do not overheat butter
Adjust spice level
Use fresh herbs
Store chilled